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Subtract 63/49 from 27/28

1^st number: 27/28, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

27/28 - 63/49 is -9/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   27/28 = 27 × 7/28 × 7 = 189/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   63/49 = 63 × 4/49 × 4 = 252/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/196 - 252/196 = 189 - 252/196 = -63/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28

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