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Subtract 63/96 from 18/84

18/84 - 63/96 is -99/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   18/84 = 18 × 8/84 × 8 = 144/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/672 - 441/672 = 144 - 441/672 = -297/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/224

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