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Subtract 60/6 from 35/63

1st number: 35/63, 2nd number: 10 0/6

35/63 - 60/6 is -85/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    60/6 = 60 × 21/6 × 21 = 1260/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/126 - 1260/126 = 70 - 1260/126 = -1190/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/9

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