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Subtract 63/6 from 9/84

1^st number: 9/84, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

9/84 - 63/6 is -291/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   9/84 = 9 × 1/84 × 1 = 9/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   63/6 = 63 × 14/6 × 14 = 882/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/84 - 882/84 = 9 - 882/84 = -873/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -291/28

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