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Subtract 81/96 from 10/72

10/72 - 81/96 is -203/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   81/96 = 81 × 3/96 × 3 = 243/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/288 - 243/288 = 40 - 243/288 = -203/288

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