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Subtract 63/40 from 20/12

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

20/12 - 63/40 is 11/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   20/12 = 20 × 10/12 × 10 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   200/120 - 189/120 = 200 - 189/120 = 11/120

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