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Subtract 20/48 from 35/63

35/63 - 20/48 is 5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   20/48 = 20 × 21/48 × 21 = 420/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/1008 - 420/1008 = 560 - 420/1008 = 140/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36

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