Answers

Subtract 90/63 from 96/15

1^st number: 6 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 27/63

96/15 - 90/63 is 174/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   96/15 = 96 × 21/15 × 21 = 2016/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   90/63 = 90 × 5/63 × 5 = 450/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/315 - 450/315 = 2016 - 450/315 = 1566/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 174/35
6. In mixed form: 434/35

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