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Subtract 25/75 from 63/2

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/75

63/2 - 25/75 is 187/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   63/2 = 63 × 75/2 × 75 = 4725/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4725/150 - 50/150 = 4725 - 50/150 = 4675/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/6
6. In mixed form: 311/6

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