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Subtract 24/25 from 25/27

25/27 - 24/25 is -23/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   25/27 = 25 × 25/27 × 25 = 625/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   24/25 = 24 × 27/25 × 27 = 648/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   625/675 - 648/675 = 625 - 648/675 = -23/675

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