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Subtract 7/63 from 2/4

2/4 - 7/63 is 7/18.

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,
   2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/252 - 28/252 = 126 - 28/252 = 98/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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