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Subtract 96/18 from 63/96

1^st number: 63/96, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

63/96 - 96/18 is -449/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   96/18 = 96 × 16/18 × 16 = 1536/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/288 - 1536/288 = 189 - 1536/288 = -1347/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -449/96

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