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Subtract 3/63 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 3/63

50/25 - 3/63 is 41/21.

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,
   50/25 = 50 × 63/25 × 63 = 3150/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   3/63 = 3 × 25/63 × 25 = 75/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/1575 - 75/1575 = 3150 - 75/1575 = 3075/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
6. In mixed form: 120/21

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