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Subtract 5/63 from 42/35

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 5/63

42/35 - 5/63 is 353/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/315 - 25/315 = 378 - 25/315 = 353/315
  5. In mixed form: 138/315

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