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Subtract 30/60 from 63/18

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 30/60

63/18 - 30/60 is 3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   63/18 = 63 × 10/18 × 10 = 630/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/180 - 90/180 = 630 - 90/180 = 540/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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