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Subtract 40/63 from 2/24

2/24 - 40/63 is -139/252.

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,
   2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/504 - 320/504 = 42 - 320/504 = -278/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/252

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