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Subtract 3/42 from 63/27

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 3/42

63/27 - 3/42 is 95/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   63/27 = 63 × 14/27 × 14 = 882/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   3/42 = 3 × 9/42 × 9 = 27/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/378 - 27/378 = 882 - 27/378 = 855/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/42
6. In mixed form: 211/42

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