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Subtract 63/35 from 63/6

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1 28/35

63/6 - 63/35 is 87/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    63/6 = 63 × 35/6 × 35 = 2205/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    63/35 = 63 × 6/35 × 6 = 378/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/210 - 378/210 = 2205 - 378/210 = 1827/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/10
  6. In mixed form: 87/10

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