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Subtract 6/54 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/54

63/5 - 6/54 is 562/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   63/5 = 63 × 54/5 × 54 = 3402/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3402/270 - 30/270 = 3402 - 30/270 = 3372/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 562/45
6. In mixed form: 1222/45

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