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Subtract 64/27 from 9/25

1^st number: 9/25, 2^nd number: 2 10/27

9/25 - 64/27 is -1357/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   9/25 = 9 × 27/25 × 27 = 243/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   64/27 = 64 × 25/27 × 25 = 1600/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/675 - 1600/675 = 243 - 1600/675 = -1357/675

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