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Subtract 9/96 from 10/12

10/12 - 9/96 is 71/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/96 - 9/96 = 80 - 9/96 = 71/96

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