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Subtract 1/63 from 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 1/63

42/3 - 1/63 is 881/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
   42/3 = 42 × 21/3 × 21 = 882/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   1/63 = 1 × 1/63 × 1 = 1/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/63 - 1/63 = 882 - 1/63 = 881/63
5. In mixed form: 1362/63

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