Answers

Subtract 80/63 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

2/24 - 80/63 is -299/252.

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,
   2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   80/63 = 80 × 8/63 × 8 = 640/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/504 - 640/504 = 42 - 640/504 = -598/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -299/252

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