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Subtract 5/49 from 6/63

6/63 - 5/49 is -1/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   6/63 = 6 × 7/63 × 7 = 42/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/441 - 45/441 = 42 - 45/441 = -3/441
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/147

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