Answers

Subtract 35/63 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 35/63

42/6 - 35/63 is 58/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   42/6 = 42 × 21/6 × 21 = 882/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/126 - 70/126 = 882 - 70/126 = 812/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/9
6. In mixed form: 64/9

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