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Subtract 63/40 from 45/5

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

45/5 - 63/40 is 297/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   45/5 = 45 × 8/5 × 8 = 360/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   63/40 = 63 × 1/40 × 1 = 63/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/40 - 63/40 = 360 - 63/40 = 297/40
5. In mixed form: 717/40

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