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Subtract 27/7 from 4/63

1^st number: 4/63, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

4/63 - 27/7 is -239/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   27/7 = 27 × 9/7 × 9 = 243/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/63 - 243/63 = 4 - 243/63 = -239/63

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