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Subtract 8/63 from 9/8

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 8/63

9/8 - 8/63 is 503/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    9/8 = 9 × 63/8 × 63 = 567/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/504 - 64/504 = 567 - 64/504 = 503/504

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