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Subtract 1/24 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 1/24

63/5 - 1/24 is 1507/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   63/5 = 63 × 24/5 × 24 = 1512/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/120 - 5/120 = 1512 - 5/120 = 1507/120
5. In mixed form: 1267/120

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