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Subtract 7/36 from 63/35

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 7/36

63/35 - 7/36 is 289/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    63/35 = 63 × 36/35 × 36 = 2268/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2268/1260 - 245/1260 = 2268 - 245/1260 = 2023/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/180
  6. In mixed form: 1109/180

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