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Subtract 4/18 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 4/18

63/24 - 4/18 is 173/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
   4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/72 - 16/72 = 189 - 16/72 = 173/72
5. In mixed form: 229/72

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