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Subtract 63/80 from 60/2

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 63/80

60/2 - 63/80 is 2337/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   60/2 = 60 × 40/2 × 40 = 2400/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/80 - 63/80 = 2400 - 63/80 = 2337/80
5. In mixed form: 2917/80

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