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Subtract 25/63 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 25/63

14/5 - 25/63 is 757/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   14/5 = 14 × 63/5 × 63 = 882/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   25/63 = 25 × 5/63 × 5 = 125/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/315 - 125/315 = 882 - 125/315 = 757/315
5. In mixed form: 2127/315

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