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Subtract 4/25 from 63/60

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 4/25

63/60 - 4/25 is 89/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   63/60 = 63 × 5/60 × 5 = 315/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/300 - 48/300 = 315 - 48/300 = 267/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/100

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