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Subtract 15/24 from 7/96

7/96 - 15/24 is -53/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/96 - 60/96 = 7 - 60/96 = -53/96

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