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Subtract 63/8 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

25/24 - 63/8 is -41/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/24 - 189/24 = 25 - 189/24 = -164/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/6

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