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Subtract 25/63 from 1/6

1/6 - 25/63 is -29/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/126 - 50/126 = 21 - 50/126 = -29/126

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