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Subtract 1/63 from 60/21

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 1/63

60/21 - 1/63 is 179/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   60/21 = 60 × 3/21 × 3 = 180/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   1/63 = 1 × 1/63 × 1 = 1/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/63 - 1/63 = 180 - 1/63 = 179/63
5. In mixed form: 253/63

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