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Subtract 5/63 from 7/5

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 5/63

7/5 - 5/63 is 416/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    7/5 = 7 × 63/5 × 63 = 441/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/315 - 25/315 = 441 - 25/315 = 416/315
  5. In mixed form: 1101/315

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