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Subtract 24/7 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

63/5 - 24/7 is 321/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   63/5 = 63 × 7/5 × 7 = 441/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   24/7 = 24 × 5/7 × 5 = 120/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/35 - 120/35 = 441 - 120/35 = 321/35
5. In mixed form: 96/35

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