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Subtract 5/96 from 3/49

3/49 - 5/96 is 43/4704.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
   3/49 = 3 × 96/49 × 96 = 288/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   5/96 = 5 × 49/96 × 49 = 245/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/4704 - 245/4704 = 288 - 245/4704 = 43/4704

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