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Subtract 4/15 from 2/63

2/63 - 4/15 is -74/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   4/15 = 4 × 21/15 × 21 = 84/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/315 - 84/315 = 10 - 84/315 = -74/315

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