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Subtract 80/63 from 1/6

1^st number: 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

1/6 - 80/63 is -139/126.

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,
   1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   80/63 = 80 × 2/63 × 2 = 160/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/126 - 160/126 = 21 - 160/126 = -139/126

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