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Subtract 63/4 from 7/96

1^st number: 7/96, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

7/96 - 63/4 is -1505/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 4 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 4 × 24 = 96,
   63/4 = 63 × 24/4 × 24 = 1512/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/96 - 1512/96 = 7 - 1512/96 = -1505/96

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