Answers

Subtract 35/8 from 1/63

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

1/63 - 35/8 is -2197/504.

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,
   1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   35/8 = 35 × 63/8 × 63 = 2205/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/504 - 2205/504 = 8 - 2205/504 = -2197/504

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