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Subtract 63/4 from 14/24

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

14/24 - 63/4 is -91/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   63/4 = 63 × 6/4 × 6 = 378/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/24 - 378/24 = 14 - 378/24 = -364/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/6

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