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Subtract 63/4 from 35/56

1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 15 3/4

35/56 - 63/4 is -121/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 4 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    63/4 = 63 × 14/4 × 14 = 882/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/56 - 882/56 = 35 - 882/56 = -847/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/8

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