Answers

Subtract 25/8 from 60/63

1^st number: 60/63, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

60/63 - 25/8 is -365/168.

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,
   60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   25/8 = 25 × 63/8 × 63 = 1575/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/504 - 1575/504 = 480 - 1575/504 = -1095/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -365/168

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