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Subtract 1/63 from 35/42

35/42 - 1/63 is 103/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   35/42 = 35 × 3/42 × 3 = 105/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/126 - 2/126 = 105 - 2/126 = 103/126

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