Answers

Subtract 25/63 from 54/7

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 25/63

54/7 - 25/63 is 461/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   54/7 = 54 × 9/7 × 9 = 486/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   25/63 = 25 × 1/63 × 1 = 25/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/63 - 25/63 = 486 - 25/63 = 461/63
5. In mixed form: 720/63

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