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Subtract 9/42 from 63/96

63/96 - 9/42 is 99/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
   9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/672 - 144/672 = 441 - 144/672 = 297/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/224

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