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Subtract 9/6 from 9/63

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 3/6

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    9/6 = 9 × 21/6 × 21 = 189/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/126 - 189/126 = 18 - 189/126 = -171/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14

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