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Subtract 49/63 from 5/72

5/72 - 49/63 is -17/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/504 - 392/504 = 35 - 392/504 = -357/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/24

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