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Subtract 8/63 from 9/12

9/12 - 8/63 is 157/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   9/12 = 9 × 21/12 × 21 = 189/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/252 - 32/252 = 189 - 32/252 = 157/252

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