Answers

Subtract 35/30 from 24/63

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

24/63 - 35/30 is -11/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   24/63 = 24 × 10/63 × 10 = 240/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   35/30 = 35 × 21/30 × 21 = 735/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/630 - 735/630 = 240 - 735/630 = -495/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14

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