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Subtract 49/63 from 5/56

5/56 - 49/63 is -347/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/504 - 392/504 = 45 - 392/504 = -347/504

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