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Subtract 9/63 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 9/63

63/8 - 9/63 is 433/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   63/8 = 63 × 63/8 × 63 = 3969/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/504 - 72/504 = 3969 - 72/504 = 3897/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/56
6. In mixed form: 741/56

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