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Subtract 14/63 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 14/63

56/35 - 14/63 is 62/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/315 - 70/315 = 504 - 70/315 = 434/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
6. In mixed form: 117/45

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