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Subtract 10/63 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 10/63

70/36 - 10/63 is 25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   70/36 = 70 × 7/36 × 7 = 490/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/252 - 40/252 = 490 - 40/252 = 450/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
6. In mixed form: 111/14

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