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Subtract 12/18 from 24/63

24/63 - 12/18 is -2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/126 - 84/126 = 48 - 84/126 = -36/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7

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