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Subtract 5/63 from 2/12

2/12 - 5/63 is 11/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/252 - 20/252 = 42 - 20/252 = 22/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/126

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