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Subtract 42/9 from 24/63

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

24/63 - 42/9 is -30/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   24/63 = 24 × 1/63 × 1 = 24/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   42/9 = 42 × 7/9 × 7 = 294/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/63 - 294/63 = 24 - 294/63 = -270/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -30/7

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