Answers

Subtract 63/35 from 3/2

1^st number: 1 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

3/2 - 63/35 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   63/35 = 63 × 2/35 × 2 = 126/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/70 - 126/70 = 105 - 126/70 = -21/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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