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Subtract 49/24 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

5/63 - 49/24 is -989/504.

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,
   5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   49/24 = 49 × 21/24 × 21 = 1029/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/504 - 1029/504 = 40 - 1029/504 = -989/504

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