Answers

Subtract 63/35 from 24/4

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

24/4 - 63/35 is 21/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   24/4 = 24 × 35/4 × 35 = 840/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/140 - 252/140 = 840 - 252/140 = 588/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
6. In mixed form: 41/5

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