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Subtract 63/8 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

5/63 - 63/8 is -3929/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   63/8 = 63 × 63/8 × 63 = 3969/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/504 - 3969/504 = 40 - 3969/504 = -3929/504

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