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Subtract 5/8 from 8/63

8/63 - 5/8 is -251/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    5/8 = 5 × 63/8 × 63 = 315/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/504 - 315/504 = 64 - 315/504 = -251/504

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