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Subtract 63/16 from 18/96

1^st number: 18/96, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

18/96 - 63/16 is -15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   63/16 = 63 × 6/16 × 6 = 378/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/96 - 378/96 = 18 - 378/96 = -360/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4

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