Answers

Subtract 2/63 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 2/63

35/30 - 2/63 is 143/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   35/30 = 35 × 21/30 × 21 = 735/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/630 - 20/630 = 735 - 20/630 = 715/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/126
6. In mixed form: 117/126

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