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Subtract 15/24 from 4/63

4/63 - 15/24 is -283/504.

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,
   4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   15/24 = 15 × 21/24 × 21 = 315/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/504 - 315/504 = 32 - 315/504 = -283/504

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