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Subtract 6/8 from 8/63

8/63 - 6/8 is -157/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   6/8 = 6 × 63/8 × 63 = 378/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/504 - 378/504 = 64 - 378/504 = -314/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/252

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