Answers

Subtract 14/63 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 14/63

56/8 - 14/63 is 61/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   56/8 = 56 × 63/8 × 63 = 3528/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/504 - 112/504 = 3528 - 112/504 = 3416/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/9
6. In mixed form: 67/9

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