Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 25/63

1^st number: 25/63, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

25/63 - 70/56 is -215/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   70/56 = 70 × 9/56 × 9 = 630/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/504 - 630/504 = 200 - 630/504 = -430/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/252

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