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Subtract 8/63 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/63

8/2 - 8/63 is 244/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   8/2 = 8 × 63/2 × 63 = 504/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/126 - 16/126 = 504 - 16/126 = 488/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/63
6. In mixed form: 355/63

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