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Subtract 63/8 from 36/14

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

36/14 - 63/8 is -297/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   36/14 = 36 × 4/14 × 4 = 144/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   63/8 = 63 × 7/8 × 7 = 441/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/56 - 441/56 = 144 - 441/56 = -297/56

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