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Subtract 5/8 from 24/63

24/63 - 5/8 is -41/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   5/8 = 5 × 63/8 × 63 = 315/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/504 - 315/504 = 192 - 315/504 = -123/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/168

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