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Subtract 25/7 from 7/25

1^st number: 7/25, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

7/25 - 25/7 is -576/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   7/25 = 7 × 7/25 × 7 = 49/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
   25/7 = 25 × 25/7 × 25 = 625/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/175 - 625/175 = 49 - 625/175 = -576/175

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