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Subtract 7/63 from 36/6

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 7/63

36/6 - 7/63 is 53/9.

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,
    7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    756/126 - 14/126 = 756 - 14/126 = 742/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/9
  6. In mixed form: 58/9

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