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Subtract 5/24 from 20/63

20/63 - 5/24 is 55/504.

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,
   5/24 = 5 × 21/24 × 21 = 105/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/504 - 105/504 = 160 - 105/504 = 55/504

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