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Subtract 7/63 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 7/63

56/35 - 7/63 is 67/45.

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,
   7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/315 - 35/315 = 504 - 35/315 = 469/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/45
6. In mixed form: 122/45

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