Answers

Subtract 45/10 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

63/24 - 45/10 is -15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/120 - 540/120 = 315 - 540/120 = -225/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8

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