Answers

Subtract 35/63 from 72/35

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

72/35 - 35/63 is 473/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   35/63 = 35 × 5/63 × 5 = 175/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/315 - 175/315 = 648 - 175/315 = 473/315
5. In mixed form: 1158/315

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