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Subtract 56/63 from 2/8

2/8 - 56/63 is -23/36.

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,
    2/8 = 2 × 63/8 × 63 = 126/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/504 - 448/504 = 126 - 448/504 = -322/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/36

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