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Subtract 10/63 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 10/63

9/4 - 10/63 is 527/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   9/4 = 9 × 63/4 × 63 = 567/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/252 - 40/252 = 567 - 40/252 = 527/252
5. In mixed form: 223/252

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