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Subtract 25/6 from 4/25

1^st number: 4/25, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

4/25 - 25/6 is -601/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   4/25 = 4 × 6/25 × 6 = 24/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/150 - 625/150 = 24 - 625/150 = -601/150

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