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Subtract 14/15 from 25/4

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 14/15

25/4 - 14/15 is 319/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/60 - 56/60 = 375 - 56/60 = 319/60
5. In mixed form: 519/60

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