Answers

Subtract 45/63 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 45/63

56/8 - 45/63 is 44/7.

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,
   45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/504 - 360/504 = 3528 - 360/504 = 3168/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/7
6. In mixed form: 62/7

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