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Subtract 56/9 from 18/63

1st number: 18/63, 2nd number: 6 2/9

18/63 - 56/9 is -374/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    18/63 = 18 × 1/63 × 1 = 18/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    56/9 = 56 × 7/9 × 7 = 392/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/63 - 392/63 = 18 - 392/63 = -374/63

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