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Subtract 25/63 from 60/42

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 25/63

60/42 - 25/63 is 65/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   60/42 = 60 × 3/42 × 3 = 180/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/126 - 50/126 = 180 - 50/126 = 130/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/63
6. In mixed form: 12/63

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