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Subtract 63/80 from 36/28

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 63/80

36/28 - 63/80 is 279/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   36/28 = 36 × 20/28 × 20 = 720/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/560 - 441/560 = 720 - 441/560 = 279/560

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