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Subtract 5/63 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 5/63

35/27 - 5/63 is 230/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   5/63 = 5 × 3/63 × 3 = 15/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/189 - 15/189 = 245 - 15/189 = 230/189
5. In mixed form: 141/189

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