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Subtract 40/63 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 40/63

14/8 - 40/63 is 281/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   14/8 = 14 × 63/8 × 63 = 882/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/504 - 320/504 = 882 - 320/504 = 562/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/252
6. In mixed form: 129/252

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