Answers

Subtract 70/63 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

35/4 - 70/63 is 275/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   35/4 = 35 × 63/4 × 63 = 2205/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/252 - 280/252 = 2205 - 280/252 = 1925/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/36
6. In mixed form: 723/36

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