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Subtract 2/7 from 5/63

5/63 - 2/7 is -13/63.

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,
    5/63 = 5 × 1/63 × 1 = 5/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    2/7 = 2 × 9/7 × 9 = 18/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/63 - 18/63 = 5 - 18/63 = -13/63

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