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Subtract 9/63 from 56/2

1^st number: 28 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/63

56/2 - 9/63 is 195/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   56/2 = 56 × 63/2 × 63 = 3528/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/126 - 18/126 = 3528 - 18/126 = 3510/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 195/7
6. In mixed form: 276/7

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