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Subtract 6/63 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/63

8/4 - 6/63 is 40/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/252 - 24/252 = 504 - 24/252 = 480/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
6. In mixed form: 119/21

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