Answers

Subtract 63/24 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

84/30 - 63/24 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   84/30 = 84 × 4/30 × 4 = 336/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/120 - 315/120 = 336 - 315/120 = 21/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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