Answers

Subtract 80/9 from 35/63

1^st number: 35/63, 2^nd number: 8 8/9

35/63 - 80/9 is -25/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   35/63 = 35 × 1/63 × 1 = 35/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   80/9 = 80 × 7/9 × 7 = 560/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/63 - 560/63 = 35 - 560/63 = -525/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/3

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