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Subtract 12/56 from 3/63

3/63 - 12/56 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/504 - 108/504 = 24 - 108/504 = -84/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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