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Subtract 25/4 from 32/14

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

32/14 - 25/4 is -111/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   32/14 = 32 × 2/14 × 2 = 64/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   25/4 = 25 × 7/4 × 7 = 175/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/28 - 175/28 = 64 - 175/28 = -111/28

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