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Subtract 8/63 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 8/63

24/15 - 8/63 is 464/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   24/15 = 24 × 21/15 × 21 = 504/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/315 - 40/315 = 504 - 40/315 = 464/315
5. In mixed form: 1149/315

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