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Subtract 25/12 from 20/63

1^st number: 20/63, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

20/63 - 25/12 is -445/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   25/12 = 25 × 21/12 × 21 = 525/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/252 - 525/252 = 80 - 525/252 = -445/252

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