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Subtract 24/63 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 24/63

14/4 - 24/63 is 131/42.

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,
   14/4 = 14 × 63/4 × 63 = 882/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/252 - 96/252 = 882 - 96/252 = 786/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/42
6. In mixed form: 35/42

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