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Subtract 63/10 from 45/25

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

45/25 - 63/10 is -9/2.

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,
   45/25 = 45 × 2/25 × 2 = 90/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   63/10 = 63 × 5/10 × 5 = 315/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/50 - 315/50 = 90 - 315/50 = -225/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2

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