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Subtract 14/63 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 14/63

9/4 - 14/63 is 73/36.

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,
   14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/252 - 56/252 = 567 - 56/252 = 511/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/36
6. In mixed form: 21/36

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