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Subtract 28/9 from 25/63

1^st number: 25/63, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

25/63 - 28/9 is -19/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   25/63 = 25 × 1/63 × 1 = 25/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   28/9 = 28 × 7/9 × 7 = 196/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/63 - 196/63 = 25 - 196/63 = -171/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/7

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