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Subtract 10/63 from 54/36

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 10/63

54/36 - 10/63 is 169/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/252 - 40/252 = 378 - 40/252 = 338/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/126
6. In mixed form: 143/126

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