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Subtract 35/36 from 6/63

6/63 - 35/36 is -221/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/252 - 245/252 = 24 - 245/252 = -221/252

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