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Subtract 1/96 from 5/63

5/63 - 1/96 is 139/2016.

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,
   5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   1/96 = 1 × 21/96 × 21 = 21/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/2016 - 21/2016 = 160 - 21/2016 = 139/2016

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