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Subtract 14/25 from 7/16

7/16 - 14/25 is -49/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   14/25 = 14 × 16/25 × 16 = 224/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/400 - 224/400 = 175 - 224/400 = -49/400

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