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Subtract 63/80 from 20/8

1^st number: 2 4/8, 2^nd number: 63/80

20/8 - 63/80 is 137/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   20/8 = 20 × 10/8 × 10 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/80 - 63/80 = 200 - 63/80 = 137/80
5. In mixed form: 157/80

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