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Subtract 27/4 from 25/63

1^st number: 25/63, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

25/63 - 27/4 is -1601/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   27/4 = 27 × 63/4 × 63 = 1701/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/252 - 1701/252 = 100 - 1701/252 = -1601/252

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