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Subtract 30/63 from 45/24

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 30/63

45/24 - 30/63 is 235/168.

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,
   45/24 = 45 × 21/24 × 21 = 945/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/504 - 240/504 = 945 - 240/504 = 705/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/168
6. In mixed form: 167/168

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