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Subtract 21/63 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 21/63

35/24 - 21/63 is 9/8.

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,
   35/24 = 35 × 21/24 × 21 = 735/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   21/63 = 21 × 8/63 × 8 = 168/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/504 - 168/504 = 735 - 168/504 = 567/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
6. In mixed form: 11/8

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