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Subtract 45/16 from 4/25

1^st number: 4/25, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

4/25 - 45/16 is -1061/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   4/25 = 4 × 16/25 × 16 = 64/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   45/16 = 45 × 25/16 × 25 = 1125/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/400 - 1125/400 = 64 - 1125/400 = -1061/400

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