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Subtract 7/63 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/63

6/4 - 7/63 is 25/18.

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,
   7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/252 - 28/252 = 378 - 28/252 = 350/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
6. In mixed form: 17/18

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