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Subtract 8/63 from 72/21

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 8/63

72/21 - 8/63 is 208/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   72/21 = 72 × 3/21 × 3 = 216/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/63 - 8/63 = 216 - 8/63 = 208/63
5. In mixed form: 319/63

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