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Subtract 8/63 from 96/21

1^st number: 4 12/21, 2^nd number: 8/63

96/21 - 8/63 is 40/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   96/21 = 96 × 3/21 × 3 = 288/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/63 - 8/63 = 288 - 8/63 = 280/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
6. In mixed form: 44/9

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