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Subtract 35/63 from 1/96

1/96 - 35/63 is -157/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   1/96 = 1 × 21/96 × 21 = 21/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   35/63 = 35 × 32/63 × 32 = 1120/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/2016 - 1120/2016 = 21 - 1120/2016 = -1099/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/288

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