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Subtract 7/63 from 35/72

35/72 - 7/63 is 3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/504 - 56/504 = 245 - 56/504 = 189/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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