Answers

Subtract 84/63 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

8/6 - 84/63 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   8/6 = 8 × 21/6 × 21 = 168/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   84/63 = 84 × 2/63 × 2 = 168/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/126 - 168/126 = 168 - 168/126 = 0/126
5. The answer is 0

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