Answers

Subtract 96/63 from 24/30

1^st number: 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 33/63

24/30 - 96/63 is -76/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   24/30 = 24 × 21/30 × 21 = 504/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   96/63 = 96 × 10/63 × 10 = 960/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/630 - 960/630 = 504 - 960/630 = -456/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/105

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