Answers

Subtract 36/7 from 63/96

1^st number: 63/96, 2^nd number: 5 1/7

63/96 - 36/7 is -1005/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   36/7 = 36 × 96/7 × 96 = 3456/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/672 - 3456/672 = 441 - 3456/672 = -3015/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1005/224

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