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Subtract 14/8 from 12/63

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

12/63 - 14/8 is -131/84.

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,
   12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   14/8 = 14 × 63/8 × 63 = 882/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/504 - 882/504 = 96 - 882/504 = -786/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/84

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