Answers

Subtract 80/49 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

63/8 - 80/49 is 2447/392.

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,
   80/49 = 80 × 8/49 × 8 = 640/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/392 - 640/392 = 3087 - 640/392 = 2447/392
5. In mixed form: 695/392

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