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Subtract 2/60 from 4/63

4/63 - 2/60 is 19/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   4/63 = 4 × 20/63 × 20 = 80/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   2/60 = 2 × 21/60 × 21 = 42/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/1260 - 42/1260 = 80 - 42/1260 = 38/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/630

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