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Subtract 4/21 from 2/25

2/25 - 4/21 is -58/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   2/25 = 2 × 21/25 × 21 = 42/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   4/21 = 4 × 25/21 × 25 = 100/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/525 - 100/525 = 42 - 100/525 = -58/525

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