Answers

Subtract 25/35 from 63/2

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/35

63/2 - 25/35 is 431/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   63/2 = 63 × 35/2 × 35 = 2205/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/70 - 50/70 = 2205 - 50/70 = 2155/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/14
6. In mixed form: 3011/14

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