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Subtract 63/9 from 4/56

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 7 0/9

4/56 - 63/9 is -97/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    63/9 = 63 × 56/9 × 56 = 3528/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/504 - 3528/504 = 36 - 3528/504 = -3492/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/14

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