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Subtract 21/30 from 24/63

24/63 - 21/30 is -67/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   24/63 = 24 × 10/63 × 10 = 240/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   21/30 = 21 × 21/30 × 21 = 441/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/630 - 441/630 = 240 - 441/630 = -201/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/210

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