Answers

Subtract 6/4 from 9/63

1^st number: 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

9/63 - 6/4 is -19/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   6/4 = 6 × 63/4 × 63 = 378/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/252 - 378/252 = 36 - 378/252 = -342/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14

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