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Subtract 1/96 from 2/35

2/35 - 1/96 is 157/3360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   2/35 = 2 × 96/35 × 96 = 192/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/3360 - 35/3360 = 192 - 35/3360 = 157/3360

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