Answers

Subtract 6/84 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 6/84

63/9 - 6/84 is 97/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   63/9 = 63 × 28/9 × 28 = 1764/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/252 - 18/252 = 1764 - 18/252 = 1746/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/14
6. In mixed form: 613/14

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