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Subtract 15/56 from 2/63

2/63 - 15/56 is -17/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/504 - 135/504 = 16 - 135/504 = -119/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/72

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