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Subtract 14/9 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

63/4 - 14/9 is 511/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   63/4 = 63 × 9/4 × 9 = 567/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/36 - 56/36 = 567 - 56/36 = 511/36
5. In mixed form: 147/36

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