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Subtract 10/4 from 42/63

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

42/63 - 10/4 is -11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   10/4 = 10 × 63/4 × 63 = 630/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/252 - 630/252 = 168 - 630/252 = -462/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6

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