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Subtract 21/35 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 21/35

63/30 - 21/35 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/210 - 126/210 = 441 - 126/210 = 315/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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