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Subtract 8/63 from 5/4

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

5/4 - 8/63 is 283/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/252 - 32/252 = 315 - 32/252 = 283/252
5. In mixed form: 131/252

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