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Subtract 63/35 from 64/24

1^st number: 2 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

64/24 - 63/35 is 13/15.

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,
   64/24 = 64 × 35/24 × 35 = 2240/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   63/35 = 63 × 24/35 × 24 = 1512/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/840 - 1512/840 = 2240 - 1512/840 = 728/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15

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