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Subtract 63/6 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

24/8 - 63/6 is -15/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   24/8 = 24 × 3/8 × 3 = 72/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   63/6 = 63 × 4/6 × 4 = 252/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/24 - 252/24 = 72 - 252/24 = -180/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2

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