Answers

Subtract 84/18 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

5/63 - 84/18 is -289/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   84/18 = 84 × 7/18 × 7 = 588/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/126 - 588/126 = 10 - 588/126 = -578/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/63

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