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Subtract 8/20 from 63/15

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 8/20

63/15 - 8/20 is 19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   63/15 = 63 × 4/15 × 4 = 252/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/60 - 24/60 = 252 - 24/60 = 228/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
6. In mixed form: 34/5

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