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Subtract 72/5 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

25/6 - 72/5 is -307/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   25/6 = 25 × 5/6 × 5 = 125/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   72/5 = 72 × 6/5 × 6 = 432/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/30 - 432/30 = 125 - 432/30 = -307/30

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