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Subtract 9/63 from 36/6

1^st number: 6 0/6, 2^nd number: 9/63

36/6 - 9/63 is 41/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   36/6 = 36 × 21/6 × 21 = 756/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/126 - 18/126 = 756 - 18/126 = 738/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/7
6. In mixed form: 56/7

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