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Subtract 25/28 from 4/15

4/15 - 25/28 is -263/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   4/15 = 4 × 28/15 × 28 = 112/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   25/28 = 25 × 15/28 × 15 = 375/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/420 - 375/420 = 112 - 375/420 = -263/420

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