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Subtract 63/70 from 25/4

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 63/70

25/4 - 63/70 is 107/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   63/70 = 63 × 2/70 × 2 = 126/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/140 - 126/140 = 875 - 126/140 = 749/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/20
6. In mixed form: 57/20

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