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Subtract 56/60 from 2/63

2/63 - 56/60 is -284/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   2/63 = 2 × 20/63 × 20 = 40/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   56/60 = 56 × 21/60 × 21 = 1176/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/1260 - 1176/1260 = 40 - 1176/1260 = -1136/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -284/315

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