Answers

Subtract 9/8 from 50/63

1^st number: 50/63, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

50/63 - 9/8 is -167/504.

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,
   50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   9/8 = 9 × 63/8 × 63 = 567/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/504 - 567/504 = 400 - 567/504 = -167/504

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