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Subtract 48/63 from 24/60

24/60 - 48/63 is -38/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   24/60 = 24 × 21/60 × 21 = 504/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   48/63 = 48 × 20/63 × 20 = 960/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/1260 - 960/1260 = 504 - 960/1260 = -456/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/105

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