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Subtract 2/35 from 5/63

5/63 - 2/35 is 1/45.

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,
   2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/315 - 18/315 = 25 - 18/315 = 7/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/45

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