Answers

Subtract 81/42 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 39/42

63/6 - 81/42 is 60/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   63/6 = 63 × 7/6 × 7 = 441/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   81/42 = 81 × 1/42 × 1 = 81/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/42 - 81/42 = 441 - 81/42 = 360/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/7
6. In mixed form: 84/7

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