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Subtract 45/63 from 2/56

2/56 - 45/63 is -19/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/504 - 360/504 = 18 - 360/504 = -342/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/28

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