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Subtract 6/24 from 35/63

35/63 - 6/24 is 11/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    6/24 = 6 × 21/24 × 21 = 126/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/504 - 126/504 = 280 - 126/504 = 154/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/36

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