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Subtract 35/27 from 9/63

1^st number: 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

9/63 - 35/27 is -218/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   9/63 = 9 × 3/63 × 3 = 27/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/189 - 245/189 = 27 - 245/189 = -218/189

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