Answers

Subtract 70/63 from 10/24

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

10/24 - 70/63 is -25/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   10/24 = 10 × 21/24 × 21 = 210/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/504 - 560/504 = 210 - 560/504 = -350/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/36

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