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Subtract 40/9 from 8/63

1^st number: 8/63, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

8/63 - 40/9 is -272/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   40/9 = 40 × 7/9 × 7 = 280/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/63 - 280/63 = 8 - 280/63 = -272/63

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