Answers

Subtract 63/81 from 84/14

1^st number: 6 0/14, 2^nd number: 63/81

84/14 - 63/81 is 47/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
   84/14 = 84 × 81/14 × 81 = 6804/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   63/81 = 63 × 14/81 × 14 = 882/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6804/1134 - 882/1134 = 6804 - 882/1134 = 5922/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/9
6. In mixed form: 52/9

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