Answers

Subtract 40/63 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 40/63

28/24 - 40/63 is 67/126.

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,
   28/24 = 28 × 21/24 × 21 = 588/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/504 - 320/504 = 588 - 320/504 = 268/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/126

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