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Subtract 8/12 from 63/9

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 8/12

63/9 - 8/12 is 19/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
    8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/36 - 24/36 = 252 - 24/36 = 228/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
  6. In mixed form: 61/3

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