Answers

Subtract 63/28 from 25/20

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

25/20 - 63/28 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/140 - 315/140 = 175 - 315/140 = -140/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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