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Subtract 28/27 from 25/49

1^st number: 25/49, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

25/49 - 28/27 is -697/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   25/49 = 25 × 27/49 × 27 = 675/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   28/27 = 28 × 49/27 × 49 = 1372/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/1323 - 1372/1323 = 675 - 1372/1323 = -697/1323

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