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Subtract 4/35 from 3/63

3/63 - 4/35 is -1/15.

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,
   3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/315 - 36/315 = 15 - 36/315 = -21/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15

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