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Subtract 27/32 from 4/25

4/25 - 27/32 is -547/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
   4/25 = 4 × 32/25 × 32 = 128/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   27/32 = 27 × 25/32 × 25 = 675/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/800 - 675/800 = 128 - 675/800 = -547/800

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