Answers

Subtract 6/4 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

63/9 - 6/4 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/36 - 54/36 = 252 - 54/36 = 198/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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