Subtract 5/63 from 8/4, Solve 2 0/4

Subtract 5/63 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/63

8/4 - 5/63 is 121/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
504/252 - 20/252 = 504 - 20/252 = 484/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/63
In mixed form: 158/63

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