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Subtract 63/18 from 6/12

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

6/12 - 63/18 is -3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   63/18 = 63 × 2/18 × 2 = 126/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/36 - 126/36 = 18 - 126/36 = -108/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1

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