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Subtract 15/63 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 15/63

70/24 - 15/63 is 75/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   70/24 = 70 × 21/24 × 21 = 1470/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/504 - 120/504 = 1470 - 120/504 = 1350/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/28
6. In mixed form: 219/28

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