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Subtract 7/80 from 63/54

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 7/80

63/54 - 7/80 is 259/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   63/54 = 63 × 40/54 × 40 = 2520/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   7/80 = 7 × 27/80 × 27 = 189/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/2160 - 189/2160 = 2520 - 189/2160 = 2331/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/240
6. In mixed form: 119/240

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