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Subtract 72/35 from 10/63

1^st number: 10/63, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

10/63 - 72/35 is -598/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/315 - 648/315 = 50 - 648/315 = -598/315

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