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Subtract 4/7 from 27/25

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 4/7

27/25 - 4/7 is 89/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   27/25 = 27 × 7/25 × 7 = 189/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
   4/7 = 4 × 25/7 × 25 = 100/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/175 - 100/175 = 189 - 100/175 = 89/175

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