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Subtract 45/63 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/63

35/2 - 45/63 is 235/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   35/2 = 35 × 63/2 × 63 = 2205/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/126 - 90/126 = 2205 - 90/126 = 2115/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/14
6. In mixed form: 1611/14

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