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Subtract 63/96 from 7/8

7/8 - 63/96 is 7/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   7/8 = 7 × 12/8 × 12 = 84/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/96 - 63/96 = 84 - 63/96 = 21/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32

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