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Subtract 56/63 from 4/12

4/12 - 56/63 is -5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   4/12 = 4 × 21/12 × 21 = 84/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/252 - 224/252 = 84 - 224/252 = -140/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9

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