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Subtract 8/20 from 24/63

24/63 - 8/20 is -2/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   24/63 = 24 × 20/63 × 20 = 480/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   8/20 = 8 × 63/20 × 63 = 504/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/1260 - 504/1260 = 480 - 504/1260 = -24/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/105

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