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Subtract 32/49 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 32/49

63/8 - 32/49 is 2831/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   63/8 = 63 × 49/8 × 49 = 3087/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   32/49 = 32 × 8/49 × 8 = 256/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/392 - 256/392 = 3087 - 256/392 = 2831/392
5. In mixed form: 787/392

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