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Subtract 10/6 from 25/28

1^st number: 25/28, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

25/28 - 10/6 is -65/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/84 - 140/84 = 75 - 140/84 = -65/84

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