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Subtract 2/24 from 35/63

35/63 - 2/24 is 17/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/504 - 42/504 = 280 - 42/504 = 238/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/36

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