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Subtract 4/63 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 4/63

9/2 - 4/63 is 559/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   9/2 = 9 × 63/2 × 63 = 567/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/126 - 8/126 = 567 - 8/126 = 559/126
5. In mixed form: 455/126

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