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Subtract 5/63 from 3/96

3/96 - 5/63 is -97/2016.

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,
   3/96 = 3 × 21/96 × 21 = 63/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/2016 - 160/2016 = 63 - 160/2016 = -97/2016

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