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Subtract 63/96 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 63/96

14/6 - 63/96 is 161/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   14/6 = 14 × 16/6 × 16 = 224/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/96 - 63/96 = 224 - 63/96 = 161/96
5. In mixed form: 165/96

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