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Subtract 49/6 from 1/63

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

1/63 - 49/6 is -1027/126.

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,
   49/6 = 49 × 21/6 × 21 = 1029/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/126 - 1029/126 = 2 - 1029/126 = -1027/126

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