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Subtract 3/35 from 54/63

54/63 - 3/35 is 27/35.

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,
   54/63 = 54 × 5/63 × 5 = 270/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/315 - 27/315 = 270 - 27/315 = 243/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/35

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