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Subtract 42/63 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 42/63

35/6 - 42/63 is 31/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   35/6 = 35 × 21/6 × 21 = 735/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/126 - 84/126 = 735 - 84/126 = 651/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
6. In mixed form: 51/6

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