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Subtract 5/6 from 1/63

1/63 - 5/6 is -103/126.

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,
   1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   5/6 = 5 × 21/6 × 21 = 105/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/126 - 105/126 = 2 - 105/126 = -103/126

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