Answers

Subtract 63/8 from 36/12

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

36/12 - 63/8 is -39/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   36/12 = 36 × 2/12 × 2 = 72/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/24 - 189/24 = 72 - 189/24 = -117/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/8

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