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Subtract 63/8 from 5/49

1^st number: 5/49, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

5/49 - 63/8 is -3047/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   5/49 = 5 × 8/49 × 8 = 40/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   63/8 = 63 × 49/8 × 49 = 3087/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/392 - 3087/392 = 40 - 3087/392 = -3047/392

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