Subtract 1/63 from 35/5, Solve 7 0/5

Subtract 1/63 from 35/5

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 1/63

35/5 - 1/63 is 440/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
35/5 = 35 × 63/5 × 63 = 2205/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/315 - 5/315 = 2205 - 5/315 = 2200/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 440/63
In mixed form: 662/63

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