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Subtract 25/63 from 6/35

6/35 - 25/63 is -71/315.

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,
    6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    25/63 = 25 × 5/63 × 5 = 125/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/315 - 125/315 = 54 - 125/315 = -71/315

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