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Subtract 64/45 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 19/45

63/8 - 64/45 is 2323/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   64/45 = 64 × 8/45 × 8 = 512/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/360 - 512/360 = 2835 - 512/360 = 2323/360
5. In mixed form: 6163/360

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