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Subtract 40/25 from 4/63

1^st number: 4/63, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

4/63 - 40/25 is -484/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   40/25 = 40 × 63/25 × 63 = 2520/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/1575 - 2520/1575 = 100 - 2520/1575 = -2420/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -484/315

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