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Subtract 30/9 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

63/24 - 30/9 is -17/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   30/9 = 30 × 8/9 × 8 = 240/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/72 - 240/72 = 189 - 240/72 = -51/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/24

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