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Subtract 30/63 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 30/63

40/25 - 30/63 is 118/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   40/25 = 40 × 63/25 × 63 = 2520/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   30/63 = 30 × 25/63 × 25 = 750/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/1575 - 750/1575 = 2520 - 750/1575 = 1770/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/105
6. In mixed form: 113/105

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