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Subtract 21/63 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 21/63

35/8 - 21/63 is 97/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   35/8 = 35 × 63/8 × 63 = 2205/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   21/63 = 21 × 8/63 × 8 = 168/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/504 - 168/504 = 2205 - 168/504 = 2037/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/24
6. In mixed form: 41/24

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