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Subtract 2/63 from 6/96

6/96 - 2/63 is 31/1008.

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,
   6/96 = 6 × 21/96 × 21 = 126/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/2016 - 64/2016 = 126 - 64/2016 = 62/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/1008

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