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Subtract 15/28 from 14/25

14/25 - 15/28 is 17/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   14/25 = 14 × 28/25 × 28 = 392/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/700 - 375/700 = 392 - 375/700 = 17/700

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