Answers

Subtract 3/9 from 63/54

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 3/9

63/54 - 3/9 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   3/9 = 3 × 6/9 × 6 = 18/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/54 - 18/54 = 63 - 18/54 = 45/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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