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Subtract 4/15 from 63/8

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 4/15

63/8 - 4/15 is 913/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/120 - 32/120 = 945 - 32/120 = 913/120
  5. In mixed form: 773/120

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