Answers

Subtract 49/20 from 24/63

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

24/63 - 49/20 is -869/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   24/63 = 24 × 20/63 × 20 = 480/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   49/20 = 49 × 63/20 × 63 = 3087/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/1260 - 3087/1260 = 480 - 3087/1260 = -2607/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -869/420

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