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Subtract 84/63 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

40/24 - 84/63 is 1/3.

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,
   40/24 = 40 × 21/24 × 21 = 840/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   84/63 = 84 × 8/63 × 8 = 672/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/504 - 672/504 = 840 - 672/504 = 168/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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