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Subtract 70/63 from 24/7

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

24/7 - 70/63 is 146/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   24/7 = 24 × 9/7 × 9 = 216/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   70/63 = 70 × 1/63 × 1 = 70/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/63 - 70/63 = 216 - 70/63 = 146/63
5. In mixed form: 220/63

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