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Subtract 63/3 from 18/8

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 21 0/3

18/8 - 63/3 is -75/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   63/3 = 63 × 8/3 × 8 = 504/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/24 - 504/24 = 54 - 504/24 = -450/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/4

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