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Subtract 3/63 from 2/25

2/25 - 3/63 is 17/525.

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,
   2/25 = 2 × 63/25 × 63 = 126/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   3/63 = 3 × 25/63 × 25 = 75/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/1575 - 75/1575 = 126 - 75/1575 = 51/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/525

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