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Subtract 56/9 from 54/63

1^st number: 54/63, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

54/63 - 56/9 is -338/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   54/63 = 54 × 1/63 × 1 = 54/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   56/9 = 56 × 7/9 × 7 = 392/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/63 - 392/63 = 54 - 392/63 = -338/63

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