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Subtract 50/63 from 9/84

9/84 - 50/63 is -173/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   9/84 = 9 × 3/84 × 3 = 27/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/252 - 200/252 = 27 - 200/252 = -173/252

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