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Subtract 9/25 from 63/20

1^st number: 3 3/20, 2^nd number: 9/25

63/20 - 9/25 is 279/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   63/20 = 63 × 5/20 × 5 = 315/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   9/25 = 9 × 4/25 × 4 = 36/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/100 - 36/100 = 315 - 36/100 = 279/100
5. In mixed form: 279/100

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