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Subtract 6/15 from 6/63

6/63 - 6/15 is -32/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   6/15 = 6 × 21/15 × 21 = 126/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/315 - 126/315 = 30 - 126/315 = -96/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/105

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