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Subtract 35/7 from 12/63

1st number: 12/63, 2nd number: 5 0/7

12/63 - 35/7 is -101/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    35/7 = 35 × 9/7 × 9 = 315/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/63 - 315/63 = 12 - 315/63 = -303/63
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/21

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