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Subtract 24/63 from 96/60

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 24/63

96/60 - 24/63 is 128/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   96/60 = 96 × 21/60 × 21 = 2016/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   24/63 = 24 × 20/63 × 20 = 480/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/1260 - 480/1260 = 2016 - 480/1260 = 1536/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/105
6. In mixed form: 123/105

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