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Subtract 6/63 from 3/54

3/54 - 6/63 is -5/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 63 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
   6/63 = 6 × 6/63 × 6 = 36/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/378 - 36/378 = 21 - 36/378 = -15/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/126

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