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Subtract 6/36 from 24/63

24/63 - 6/36 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/252 - 42/252 = 96 - 42/252 = 54/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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