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Subtract 7/27 from 25/64

25/64 - 7/27 is 227/1728.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   25/64 = 25 × 27/64 × 27 = 675/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   7/27 = 7 × 64/27 × 64 = 448/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/1728 - 448/1728 = 675 - 448/1728 = 227/1728

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