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Subtract 75/63 from 8/9

1^st number: 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 12/63

8/9 - 75/63 is -19/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   75/63 = 75 × 1/63 × 1 = 75/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/63 - 75/63 = 56 - 75/63 = -19/63

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