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Subtract 63/7 from 24/2

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

24/2 - 63/7 is 3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   24/2 = 24 × 7/2 × 7 = 168/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   63/7 = 63 × 2/7 × 2 = 126/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/14 - 126/14 = 168 - 126/14 = 42/14
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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