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Subtract 75/63 from 6/49

1^st number: 6/49, 2^nd number: 1 12/63

6/49 - 75/63 is -157/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   75/63 = 75 × 7/63 × 7 = 525/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/441 - 525/441 = 54 - 525/441 = -471/441
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/147

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