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Subtract 6/25 from 4/10

4/10 - 6/25 is 4/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   4/10 = 4 × 5/10 × 5 = 20/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   6/25 = 6 × 2/25 × 2 = 12/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/50 - 12/50 = 20 - 12/50 = 8/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/25

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