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Subtract 18/63 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 18/63

63/25 - 18/63 is 391/175.

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,
   63/25 = 63 × 63/25 × 63 = 3969/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   18/63 = 18 × 25/63 × 25 = 450/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/1575 - 450/1575 = 3969 - 450/1575 = 3519/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/175
6. In mixed form: 241/175

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