Answers

Subtract 72/84 from 63/42

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 72/84

63/42 - 72/84 is 9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   63/42 = 63 × 2/42 × 2 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   72/84 = 72 × 1/84 × 1 = 72/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/84 - 72/84 = 126 - 72/84 = 54/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14

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