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Subtract 24/63 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 24/63

24/12 - 24/63 is 34/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   24/12 = 24 × 21/12 × 21 = 504/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/252 - 96/252 = 504 - 96/252 = 408/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/21
6. In mixed form: 113/21

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