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Subtract 63/96 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 63/96

56/21 - 63/96 is 193/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   56/21 = 56 × 32/21 × 32 = 1792/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/672 - 441/672 = 1792 - 441/672 = 1351/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/96
6. In mixed form: 21/96

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