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Subtract 35/63 from 12/7

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 35/63

12/7 - 35/63 is 73/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    12/7 = 12 × 9/7 × 9 = 108/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    35/63 = 35 × 1/63 × 1 = 35/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/63 - 35/63 = 108 - 35/63 = 73/63
  5. In mixed form: 110/63

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