Answers

Subtract 80/6 from 36/63

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 13 2/6

36/63 - 80/6 is -268/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   36/63 = 36 × 2/63 × 2 = 72/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   80/6 = 80 × 21/6 × 21 = 1680/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/126 - 1680/126 = 72 - 1680/126 = -1608/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -268/21

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