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Subtract 24/63 from 72/5

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 24/63

72/5 - 24/63 is 1472/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   72/5 = 72 × 63/5 × 63 = 4536/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/315 - 120/315 = 4536 - 120/315 = 4416/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1472/105
6. In mixed form: 142/105

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