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Subtract 96/72 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 24/72

63/4 - 96/72 is 173/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   63/4 = 63 × 18/4 × 18 = 1134/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   96/72 = 96 × 1/72 × 1 = 96/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/72 - 96/72 = 1134 - 96/72 = 1038/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/12
6. In mixed form: 145/12

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