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Subtract 63/10 from 27/25

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

27/25 - 63/10 is -261/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   27/25 = 27 × 2/25 × 2 = 54/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   63/10 = 63 × 5/10 × 5 = 315/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/50 - 315/50 = 54 - 315/50 = -261/50

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