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Subtract 35/63 from 2/5

2/5 - 35/63 is -7/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    35/63 = 35 × 5/63 × 5 = 175/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/315 - 175/315 = 126 - 175/315 = -49/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/45

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