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Subtract 35/30 from 1/63

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 5/30

1/63 - 35/30 is -145/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 30 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    35/30 = 35 × 21/30 × 21 = 735/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/630 - 735/630 = 10 - 735/630 = -725/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/126

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