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Subtract 8/28 from 63/35

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 8/28

63/35 - 8/28 is 53/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/140 - 40/140 = 252 - 40/140 = 212/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/35
6. In mixed form: 118/35

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