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Subtract 70/63 from 1/25

1^st number: 1/25, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

1/25 - 70/63 is -241/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   1/25 = 1 × 63/25 × 63 = 63/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   70/63 = 70 × 25/63 × 25 = 1750/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/1575 - 1750/1575 = 63 - 1750/1575 = -1687/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/225

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