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Subtract 7/63 from 63/40

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 7/63

63/40 - 7/63 is 527/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   63/40 = 63 × 63/40 × 63 = 3969/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   7/63 = 7 × 40/63 × 40 = 280/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/2520 - 280/2520 = 3969 - 280/2520 = 3689/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 527/360
6. In mixed form: 1167/360

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