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Subtract 63/18 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

15/6 - 63/18 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   15/6 = 15 × 3/6 × 3 = 45/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   63/18 = 63 × 1/18 × 1 = 63/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/18 - 63/18 = 45 - 63/18 = -18/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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