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Subtract 27/42 from 63/84

63/84 - 27/42 is 3/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   27/42 = 27 × 2/42 × 2 = 54/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/84 - 54/84 = 63 - 54/84 = 9/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28

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