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Subtract 27/63 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 27/63

63/30 - 27/63 is 117/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   63/30 = 63 × 21/30 × 21 = 1323/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   27/63 = 27 × 10/63 × 10 = 270/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/630 - 270/630 = 1323 - 270/630 = 1053/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/70
6. In mixed form: 147/70

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