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Subtract 1/35 from 5/63

5/63 - 1/35 is 16/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/315 - 9/315 = 25 - 9/315 = 16/315

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