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Subtract 63/96 from 5/12

5/12 - 63/96 is -23/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/96 - 63/96 = 40 - 63/96 = -23/96

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