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Subtract 1/63 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 1/63

5/3 - 1/63 is 104/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
   5/3 = 5 × 21/3 × 21 = 105/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   1/63 = 1 × 1/63 × 1 = 1/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/63 - 1/63 = 105 - 1/63 = 104/63
5. In mixed form: 141/63

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