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Subtract 49/96 from 1/63

1/63 - 49/96 is -997/2016.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   1/63 = 1 × 32/63 × 32 = 32/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   49/96 = 49 × 21/96 × 21 = 1029/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/2016 - 1029/2016 = 32 - 1029/2016 = -997/2016

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