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Subtract 2/70 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 2/70

63/24 - 2/70 is 727/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/840 - 24/840 = 2205 - 24/840 = 2181/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 727/280
6. In mixed form: 2167/280

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