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Subtract 5/63 from 1/24

1/24 - 5/63 is -19/504.

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,
   1/24 = 1 × 21/24 × 21 = 21/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/504 - 40/504 = 21 - 40/504 = -19/504

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