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Subtract 2/75 from 6/63

6/63 - 2/75 is 12/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   6/63 = 6 × 25/63 × 25 = 150/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
   2/75 = 2 × 21/75 × 21 = 42/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/1575 - 42/1575 = 150 - 42/1575 = 108/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/175

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