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Subtract 28/96 from 49/63

49/63 - 28/96 is 35/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   28/96 = 28 × 21/96 × 21 = 588/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/2016 - 588/2016 = 1568 - 588/2016 = 980/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/72

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