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Subtract 63/12 from 9/24

1^st number: 9/24, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

9/24 - 63/12 is -39/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   63/12 = 63 × 2/12 × 2 = 126/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/24 - 126/24 = 9 - 126/24 = -117/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/8

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