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Subtract 63/72 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 63/72

10/6 - 63/72 is 19/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   10/6 = 10 × 12/6 × 12 = 120/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/72 - 63/72 = 120 - 63/72 = 57/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/24

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