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Subtract 98/63 from 15/96

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

15/96 - 98/63 is -403/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   15/96 = 15 × 21/96 × 21 = 315/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/2016 - 3136/2016 = 315 - 3136/2016 = -2821/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -403/288

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