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Subtract 25/16 from 3/25

1^st number: 3/25, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

3/25 - 25/16 is -577/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   3/25 = 3 × 16/25 × 16 = 48/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   25/16 = 25 × 25/16 × 25 = 625/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/400 - 625/400 = 48 - 625/400 = -577/400

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