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Subtract 63/80 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 63/80

75/12 - 63/80 is 437/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   75/12 = 75 × 20/12 × 20 = 1500/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/240 - 189/240 = 1500 - 189/240 = 1311/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/80
6. In mixed form: 537/80

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