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Subtract 14/63 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 14/63

84/12 - 14/63 is 61/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   84/12 = 84 × 21/12 × 21 = 1764/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/252 - 56/252 = 1764 - 56/252 = 1708/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/9
6. In mixed form: 67/9

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