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Subtract 60/63 from 1/4

1/4 - 60/63 is -59/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   1/4 = 1 × 63/4 × 63 = 63/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/252 - 240/252 = 63 - 240/252 = -177/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/84

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