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Subtract 21/35 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 21/35

63/25 - 21/35 is 48/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   63/25 = 63 × 7/25 × 7 = 441/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   21/35 = 21 × 5/35 × 5 = 105/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/175 - 105/175 = 441 - 105/175 = 336/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/25
6. In mixed form: 123/25

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