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Subtract 40/7 from 10/63

1^st number: 10/63, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

10/63 - 40/7 is -50/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   10/63 = 10 × 1/63 × 1 = 10/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   40/7 = 40 × 9/7 × 9 = 360/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/63 - 360/63 = 10 - 360/63 = -350/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/9

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