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Subtract 1/4 from 36/63

36/63 - 1/4 is 9/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   1/4 = 1 × 63/4 × 63 = 63/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/252 - 63/252 = 144 - 63/252 = 81/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/28

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