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Subtract 63/54 from 7/9

1^st number: 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

7/9 - 63/54 is -7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   7/9 = 7 × 6/9 × 6 = 42/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/54 - 63/54 = 42 - 63/54 = -21/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18

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