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Subtract 6/81 from 63/7

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 6/81

63/7 - 6/81 is 241/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    63/7 = 63 × 81/7 × 81 = 5103/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    6/81 = 6 × 7/81 × 7 = 42/567
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5103/567 - 42/567 = 5103 - 42/567 = 5061/567
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/27
  6. In mixed form: 825/27

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