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Subtract 10/27 from 80/63

1^st number: 1 17/63, 2^nd number: 10/27

80/63 - 10/27 is 170/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   80/63 = 80 × 3/63 × 3 = 240/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/189 - 70/189 = 240 - 70/189 = 170/189

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