Answers

Subtract 8/7 from 63/21

1^st number: 3 0/21, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

63/21 - 8/7 is 13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
   63/21 = 63 × 1/21 × 1 = 63/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   8/7 = 8 × 3/7 × 3 = 24/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/21 - 24/21 = 63 - 24/21 = 39/21
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
6. In mixed form: 16/7

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