Answers

Subtract 45/15 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

63/8 - 45/15 is 39/8.

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,
   45/15 = 45 × 8/15 × 8 = 360/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/120 - 360/120 = 945 - 360/120 = 585/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/8
6. In mixed form: 47/8

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