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Subtract 5/63 from 35/75

35/75 - 5/63 is 122/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
   35/75 = 35 × 21/75 × 21 = 735/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   5/63 = 5 × 25/63 × 25 = 125/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/1575 - 125/1575 = 735 - 125/1575 = 610/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/315

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