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Subtract 63/8 from 36/96

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

36/96 - 63/8 is -15/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   63/8 = 63 × 12/8 × 12 = 756/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/96 - 756/96 = 36 - 756/96 = -720/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2

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