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Subtract 2/80 from 63/36

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 2/80

63/36 - 2/80 is 69/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   63/36 = 63 × 20/36 × 20 = 1260/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/720 - 18/720 = 1260 - 18/720 = 1242/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/40
6. In mixed form: 129/40

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