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Subtract 9/15 from 63/20

1^st number: 3 3/20, 2^nd number: 9/15

63/20 - 9/15 is 51/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/60 - 36/60 = 189 - 36/60 = 153/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/20
6. In mixed form: 211/20

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