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Subtract 63/24 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

10/6 - 63/24 is -23/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   10/6 = 10 × 4/6 × 4 = 40/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   63/24 = 63 × 1/24 × 1 = 63/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/24 - 63/24 = 40 - 63/24 = -23/24

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