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Subtract 21/63 from 35/96

35/96 - 21/63 is 1/32.

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,
   35/96 = 35 × 21/96 × 21 = 735/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/2016 - 672/2016 = 735 - 672/2016 = 63/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/32

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