Answers

Subtract 63/28 from 18/8

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

18/8 - 63/28 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   18/8 = 18 × 7/8 × 7 = 126/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   63/28 = 63 × 2/28 × 2 = 126/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/56 - 126/56 = 126 - 126/56 = 0/56
5. The answer is 0

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