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Subtract 63/42 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

25/14 - 63/42 is 2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/42 - 63/42 = 75 - 63/42 = 12/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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