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Subtract 63/96 from 54/12

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 63/96

54/12 - 63/96 is 123/32.

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,
   54/12 = 54 × 8/12 × 8 = 432/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/96 - 63/96 = 432 - 63/96 = 369/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/32
6. In mixed form: 327/32

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