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Subtract 1/63 from 9/12

9/12 - 1/63 is 185/252.

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,
    9/12 = 9 × 21/12 × 21 = 189/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/252 - 4/252 = 189 - 4/252 = 185/252

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