Answers

Subtract 75/63 from 2/6

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/63

2/6 - 75/63 is -6/7.

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,
   2/6 = 2 × 21/6 × 21 = 42/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   75/63 = 75 × 2/63 × 2 = 150/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/126 - 150/126 = 42 - 150/126 = -108/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/7

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