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Subtract 5/30 from 63/20

1^st number: 3 3/20, 2^nd number: 5/30

63/20 - 5/30 is 179/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/60 - 10/60 = 189 - 10/60 = 179/60
5. In mixed form: 259/60

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