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Subtract 4/63 from 45/8

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 4/63

45/8 - 4/63 is 2803/504.

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,
   45/8 = 45 × 63/8 × 63 = 2835/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/504 - 32/504 = 2835 - 32/504 = 2803/504
5. In mixed form: 5283/504

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