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Subtract 49/40 from 8/63

1^st number: 8/63, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

8/63 - 49/40 is -2767/2520.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   8/63 = 8 × 40/63 × 40 = 320/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   49/40 = 49 × 63/40 × 63 = 3087/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/2520 - 3087/2520 = 320 - 3087/2520 = -2767/2520

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