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Subtract 5/56 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 5/56

63/30 - 5/56 is 563/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   63/30 = 63 × 28/30 × 28 = 1764/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/840 - 75/840 = 1764 - 75/840 = 1689/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/280
6. In mixed form: 23/280

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