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Subtract 9/42 from 63/75

63/75 - 9/42 is 219/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   63/75 = 63 × 14/75 × 14 = 882/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   9/42 = 9 × 25/42 × 25 = 225/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/1050 - 225/1050 = 882 - 225/1050 = 657/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/350

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