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Subtract 63/4 from 25/75

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

25/75 - 63/4 is -185/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   63/4 = 63 × 75/4 × 75 = 4725/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/300 - 4725/300 = 100 - 4725/300 = -4625/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/12

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