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Subtract 9/15 from 63/75

63/75 - 9/15 is 6/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   63/75 = 63 × 1/75 × 1 = 63/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   9/15 = 9 × 5/15 × 5 = 45/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/75 - 45/75 = 63 - 45/75 = 18/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/25

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