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Subtract 5/4 from 4/63

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

4/63 - 5/4 is -299/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/252 - 315/252 = 16 - 315/252 = -299/252

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