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Subtract 25/12 from 4/63

1^st number: 4/63, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

4/63 - 25/12 is -509/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   25/12 = 25 × 21/12 × 21 = 525/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/252 - 525/252 = 16 - 525/252 = -509/252

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