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Subtract 15/35 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 15/35

63/8 - 15/35 is 417/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/280 - 120/280 = 2205 - 120/280 = 2085/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 417/56
6. In mixed form: 725/56

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