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Subtract 25/24 from 20/63

1^st number: 20/63, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

20/63 - 25/24 is -365/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   25/24 = 25 × 21/24 × 21 = 525/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/504 - 525/504 = 160 - 525/504 = -365/504

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