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Subtract 36/63 from 63/5

1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 36/63

63/5 - 36/63 is 421/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    63/5 = 63 × 63/5 × 63 = 3969/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3969/315 - 180/315 = 3969 - 180/315 = 3789/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/35
  6. In mixed form: 121/35

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