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Subtract 63/24 from 12/6

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

12/6 - 63/24 is -5/8.

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,
   12/6 = 12 × 4/6 × 4 = 48/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   63/24 = 63 × 1/24 × 1 = 63/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/24 - 63/24 = 48 - 63/24 = -15/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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