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Subtract 49/63 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 49/63

35/18 - 49/63 is 7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/126 - 98/126 = 245 - 98/126 = 147/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
6. In mixed form: 11/6

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