Answers

Subtract 45/4 from 35/63

1^st number: 35/63, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

35/63 - 45/4 is -385/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   45/4 = 45 × 63/4 × 63 = 2835/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/252 - 2835/252 = 140 - 2835/252 = -2695/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -385/36

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