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Subtract 27/14 from 4/63

1^st number: 4/63, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

4/63 - 27/14 is -235/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   27/14 = 27 × 9/14 × 9 = 243/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/126 - 243/126 = 8 - 243/126 = -235/126

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