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Subtract 63/56 from 1/7

1^st number: 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

1/7 - 63/56 is -55/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   1/7 = 1 × 8/7 × 8 = 8/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/56 - 63/56 = 8 - 63/56 = -55/56

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