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Subtract 28/45 from 14/25

14/25 - 28/45 is -14/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   28/45 = 28 × 5/45 × 5 = 140/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/225 - 140/225 = 126 - 140/225 = -14/225

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