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Subtract 63/24 from 36/12

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

36/12 - 63/24 is 3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   36/12 = 36 × 2/12 × 2 = 72/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   63/24 = 63 × 1/24 × 1 = 63/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/24 - 63/24 = 72 - 63/24 = 9/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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