Answers

Subtract 80/45 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

63/8 - 80/45 is 439/72.

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,
   80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/360 - 640/360 = 2835 - 640/360 = 2195/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/72
6. In mixed form: 67/72

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