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Subtract 27/54 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 27/54

63/25 - 27/54 is 101/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   63/25 = 63 × 54/25 × 54 = 3402/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   27/54 = 27 × 25/54 × 25 = 675/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3402/1350 - 675/1350 = 3402 - 675/1350 = 2727/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/50
6. In mixed form: 21/50

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