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Subtract 24/60 from 6/63

6/63 - 24/60 is -32/105.

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,
   6/63 = 6 × 20/63 × 20 = 120/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   24/60 = 24 × 21/60 × 21 = 504/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/1260 - 504/1260 = 120 - 504/1260 = -384/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/105

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