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Subtract 63/7 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

63/24 - 63/7 is -51/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   63/7 = 63 × 24/7 × 24 = 1512/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/168 - 1512/168 = 441 - 1512/168 = -1071/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/8

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