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Subtract 2/6 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 2/6

63/24 - 2/6 is 55/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   63/24 = 63 × 1/24 × 1 = 63/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/24 - 8/24 = 63 - 8/24 = 55/24
5. In mixed form: 27/24

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