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Subtract 56/63 from 12/9

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 56/63

12/9 - 56/63 is 4/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   12/9 = 12 × 7/9 × 7 = 84/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/63 - 56/63 = 84 - 56/63 = 28/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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