Answers

Subtract 42/32 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

63/8 - 42/32 is 105/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   63/8 = 63 × 4/8 × 4 = 252/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/32 - 42/32 = 252 - 42/32 = 210/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
6. In mixed form: 69/16

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