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Subtract 35/18 from 6/63

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 17/18

6/63 - 35/18 is -233/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/126 - 245/126 = 12 - 245/126 = -233/126

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