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Subtract 25/63 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 25/63

49/4 - 25/63 is 2987/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   49/4 = 49 × 63/4 × 63 = 3087/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/252 - 100/252 = 3087 - 100/252 = 2987/252
5. In mixed form: 11215/252

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