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Subtract 63/96 from 15/30

15/30 - 63/96 is -5/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   15/30 = 15 × 16/30 × 16 = 240/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/480 - 315/480 = 240 - 315/480 = -75/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/32

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