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Subtract 9/63 from 81/20

1^st number: 4 1/20, 2^nd number: 9/63

81/20 - 9/63 is 547/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   81/20 = 81 × 63/20 × 63 = 5103/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   9/63 = 9 × 20/63 × 20 = 180/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/1260 - 180/1260 = 5103 - 180/1260 = 4923/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 547/140
6. In mixed form: 3127/140

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