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Subtract 27/3 from 25/4

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

25/4 - 27/3 is -11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   25/4 = 25 × 3/4 × 3 = 75/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   27/3 = 27 × 4/3 × 4 = 108/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/12 - 108/12 = 75 - 108/12 = -33/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4

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