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Subtract 15/63 from 63/27

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 15/63

63/27 - 15/63 is 44/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   15/63 = 15 × 3/63 × 3 = 45/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/189 - 45/189 = 441 - 45/189 = 396/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/21
6. In mixed form: 22/21

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