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Subtract 80/63 from 9/35

1^st number: 9/35, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

9/35 - 80/63 is -319/315.

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,
   9/35 = 9 × 9/35 × 9 = 81/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   80/63 = 80 × 5/63 × 5 = 400/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/315 - 400/315 = 81 - 400/315 = -319/315

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