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Subtract 25/27 from 3/32

3/32 - 25/27 is -719/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   25/27 = 25 × 32/27 × 32 = 800/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/864 - 800/864 = 81 - 800/864 = -719/864

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