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Subtract 49/63 from 12/24

12/24 - 49/63 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   12/24 = 12 × 21/24 × 21 = 252/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/504 - 392/504 = 252 - 392/504 = -140/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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