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Subtract 60/63 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 60/63

35/21 - 60/63 is 5/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   35/21 = 35 × 3/21 × 3 = 105/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   60/63 = 60 × 1/63 × 1 = 60/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/63 - 60/63 = 105 - 60/63 = 45/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7

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