Answers

Subtract 24/18 from 63/35

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

63/35 - 24/18 is 7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   63/35 = 63 × 18/35 × 18 = 1134/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   24/18 = 24 × 35/18 × 35 = 840/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/630 - 840/630 = 1134 - 840/630 = 294/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15

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