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Subtract 5/63 from 10/8

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 5/63

10/8 - 5/63 is 295/252.

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,
    10/8 = 10 × 63/8 × 63 = 630/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/504 - 40/504 = 630 - 40/504 = 590/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/252
  6. In mixed form: 143/252

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