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Subtract 4/63 from 4/27

4/27 - 4/63 is 16/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   4/63 = 4 × 3/63 × 3 = 12/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/189 - 12/189 = 28 - 12/189 = 16/189

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