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Subtract 8/63 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 8/63

7/6 - 8/63 is 131/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   7/6 = 7 × 21/6 × 21 = 147/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/126 - 16/126 = 147 - 16/126 = 131/126
5. In mixed form: 15/126

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