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Subtract 45/7 from 2/63

1^st number: 2/63, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

2/63 - 45/7 is -403/63.

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,
   2/63 = 2 × 1/63 × 1 = 2/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   45/7 = 45 × 9/7 × 9 = 405/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/63 - 405/63 = 2 - 405/63 = -403/63

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