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Subtract 2/63 from 8/5

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 2/63

8/5 - 2/63 is 494/315.

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,
    8/5 = 8 × 63/5 × 63 = 504/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/315 - 10/315 = 504 - 10/315 = 494/315
  5. In mixed form: 1179/315

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