Answers

Subtract 35/24 from 2/63

1^st number: 2/63, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

2/63 - 35/24 is -719/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   35/24 = 35 × 21/24 × 21 = 735/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/504 - 735/504 = 16 - 735/504 = -719/504

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