Answers

Subtract 75/6 from 8/63

1^st number: 8/63, 2^nd number: 12 3/6

8/63 - 75/6 is -1559/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   75/6 = 75 × 21/6 × 21 = 1575/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/126 - 1575/126 = 16 - 1575/126 = -1559/126

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