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Subtract 21/63 from 35/56

35/56 - 21/63 is 7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   21/63 = 21 × 8/63 × 8 = 168/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/504 - 168/504 = 315 - 168/504 = 147/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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