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Subtract 63/8 from 8/49

1^st number: 8/49, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

8/49 - 63/8 is -3023/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   8/49 = 8 × 8/49 × 8 = 64/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   63/8 = 63 × 49/8 × 49 = 3087/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/392 - 3087/392 = 64 - 3087/392 = -3023/392

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