Subtract 7/63 from 35/12, Solve 2 11/12

Subtract 7/63 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 7/63

35/12 - 7/63 is 101/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
35/12 = 35 × 21/12 × 21 = 735/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
735/252 - 28/252 = 735 - 28/252 = 707/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/36
In mixed form: 229/36

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