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Subtract 35/63 from 5/6

5/6 - 35/63 is 5/18.

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,
   5/6 = 5 × 21/6 × 21 = 105/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/126 - 70/126 = 105 - 70/126 = 35/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18

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