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Subtract 2/63 from 3/24

3/24 - 2/63 is 47/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   3/24 = 3 × 21/24 × 21 = 63/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/504 - 16/504 = 63 - 16/504 = 47/504

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