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Subtract 5/56 from 6/63

6/63 - 5/56 is 1/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/504 - 45/504 = 48 - 45/504 = 3/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/168

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