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Subtract 63/12 from 8/14

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

8/14 - 63/12 is -131/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   63/12 = 63 × 7/12 × 7 = 441/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/84 - 441/84 = 48 - 441/84 = -393/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/28

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