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Subtract 24/63 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 24/63

8/6 - 24/63 is 20/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   8/6 = 8 × 21/6 × 21 = 168/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/126 - 48/126 = 168 - 48/126 = 120/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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