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Subtract 24/63 from 6/8

6/8 - 24/63 is 31/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   6/8 = 6 × 63/8 × 63 = 378/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/504 - 192/504 = 378 - 192/504 = 186/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/84

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