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Subtract 5/63 from 4/5

4/5 - 5/63 is 227/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   4/5 = 4 × 63/5 × 63 = 252/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/315 - 25/315 = 252 - 25/315 = 227/315

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