Answers

Subtract 2/84 from 63/54

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 2/84

63/54 - 2/84 is 8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   63/54 = 63 × 14/54 × 14 = 882/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/756 - 18/756 = 882 - 18/756 = 864/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
6. In mixed form: 11/7

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