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Subtract 42/60 from 7/25

7/25 - 42/60 is -21/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/300 - 210/300 = 84 - 210/300 = -126/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/50

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