Answers

Subtract 70/42 from 63/18

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

63/18 - 70/42 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   63/18 = 63 × 7/18 × 7 = 441/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   70/42 = 70 × 3/42 × 3 = 210/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/126 - 210/126 = 441 - 210/126 = 231/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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