Answers

Subtract 63/96 from 15/7

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 63/96

15/7 - 63/96 is 333/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   15/7 = 15 × 96/7 × 96 = 1440/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/672 - 441/672 = 1440 - 441/672 = 999/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/224
6. In mixed form: 1109/224

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