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Subtract 7/35 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 7/35

63/24 - 7/35 is 97/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 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 35 × 24 = 840,
   7/35 = 7 × 24/35 × 24 = 168/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/840 - 168/840 = 2205 - 168/840 = 2037/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/40
6. In mixed form: 217/40

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