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Subtract 63/6 from 9/42

1^st number: 9/42, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

9/42 - 63/6 is -72/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   63/6 = 63 × 7/6 × 7 = 441/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/42 - 441/42 = 9 - 441/42 = -432/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/7

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