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Subtract 9/96 from 21/56

21/56 - 9/96 is 9/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   21/56 = 21 × 12/56 × 12 = 252/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/672 - 63/672 = 252 - 63/672 = 189/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/32

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