Answers

Subtract 35/63 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 35/63

25/24 - 35/63 is 35/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   25/24 = 25 × 21/24 × 21 = 525/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/504 - 280/504 = 525 - 280/504 = 245/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/72

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