Subtract 1/63 from 60/8, Solve 7 4/8

Subtract 1/63 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 1/63

60/8 - 1/63 is 943/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
60/8 = 60 × 63/8 × 63 = 3780/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/504 - 8/504 = 3780 - 8/504 = 3772/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 943/126
In mixed form: 761/126

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