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Subtract 15/49 from 7/25

7/25 - 15/49 is -32/1225.

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,
   7/25 = 7 × 49/25 × 49 = 343/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   15/49 = 15 × 25/49 × 25 = 375/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/1225 - 375/1225 = 343 - 375/1225 = -32/1225

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