Answers

Subtract 63/70 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 63/70

63/8 - 63/70 is 279/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/280 - 252/280 = 2205 - 252/280 = 1953/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/40
6. In mixed form: 639/40

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