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Subtract 49/63 from 3/6

3/6 - 49/63 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   3/6 = 3 × 21/6 × 21 = 63/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/126 - 98/126 = 63 - 98/126 = -35/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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