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Subtract 63/81 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 63/81

84/12 - 63/81 is 56/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   84/12 = 84 × 27/12 × 27 = 2268/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   63/81 = 63 × 4/81 × 4 = 252/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/324 - 252/324 = 2268 - 252/324 = 2016/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/9
6. In mixed form: 62/9

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