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Subtract 2/27 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 2/27

63/9 - 2/27 is 187/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   63/9 = 63 × 3/9 × 3 = 189/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   2/27 = 2 × 1/27 × 1 = 2/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/27 - 2/27 = 189 - 2/27 = 187/27
5. In mixed form: 625/27

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