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Subtract 15/63 from 49/96

49/96 - 15/63 is 61/224.

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,
   49/96 = 49 × 21/96 × 21 = 1029/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   15/63 = 15 × 32/63 × 32 = 480/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1029/2016 - 480/2016 = 1029 - 480/2016 = 549/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/224

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