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Subtract 81/49 from 6/25

1^st number: 6/25, 2^nd number: 1 32/49

6/25 - 81/49 is -1731/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   6/25 = 6 × 49/25 × 49 = 294/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   81/49 = 81 × 25/49 × 25 = 2025/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/1225 - 2025/1225 = 294 - 2025/1225 = -1731/1225

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