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Subtract 49/63 from 2/9

2/9 - 49/63 is -5/9.

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,
   2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   49/63 = 49 × 1/63 × 1 = 49/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/63 - 49/63 = 14 - 49/63 = -35/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9

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