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Subtract 5/12 from 63/10

1^st number: 6 3/10, 2^nd number: 5/12

63/10 - 5/12 is 353/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   63/10 = 63 × 6/10 × 6 = 378/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/60 - 25/60 = 378 - 25/60 = 353/60
5. In mixed form: 553/60

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