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Subtract 2/63 from 6/4

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2/63

6/4 - 2/63 is 185/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    6/4 = 6 × 63/4 × 63 = 378/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/252 - 8/252 = 378 - 8/252 = 370/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/126
  6. In mixed form: 159/126

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