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Subtract 6/24 from 3/63

3/63 - 6/24 is -17/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   6/24 = 6 × 21/24 × 21 = 126/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/504 - 126/504 = 24 - 126/504 = -102/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/84

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