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Subtract 5/63 from 84/21

1^st number: 4 0/21, 2^nd number: 5/63

84/21 - 5/63 is 247/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   84/21 = 84 × 3/21 × 3 = 252/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   5/63 = 5 × 1/63 × 1 = 5/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/63 - 5/63 = 252 - 5/63 = 247/63
5. In mixed form: 358/63

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