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Subtract 2/63 from 70/2

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 2/63

70/2 - 2/63 is 2203/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    70/2 = 70 × 63/2 × 63 = 4410/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4410/126 - 4/126 = 4410 - 4/126 = 4406/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2203/63
  6. In mixed form: 3461/63

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