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Subtract 1/72 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 1/72

63/9 - 1/72 is 503/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/72 - 1/72 = 504 - 1/72 = 503/72
5. In mixed form: 671/72

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