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Subtract 25/30 from 64/25

1^st number: 2 14/25, 2^nd number: 25/30

64/25 - 25/30 is 259/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   64/25 = 64 × 6/25 × 6 = 384/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/150 - 125/150 = 384 - 125/150 = 259/150
5. In mixed form: 1109/150

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