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Subtract 1/63 from 5/14

5/14 - 1/63 is 43/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/126 - 2/126 = 45 - 2/126 = 43/126

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