Answers

Subtract 63/84 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 63/84

9/6 - 63/84 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   9/6 = 9 × 14/6 × 14 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/84 - 63/84 = 126 - 63/84 = 63/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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