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Subtract 4/63 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 4/63

56/9 - 4/63 is 388/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   56/9 = 56 × 7/9 × 7 = 392/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/63 - 4/63 = 392 - 4/63 = 388/63
5. In mixed form: 610/63

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