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Subtract 35/81 from 10/96

10/96 - 35/81 is -425/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
   10/96 = 10 × 27/96 × 27 = 270/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   35/81 = 35 × 32/81 × 32 = 1120/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/2592 - 1120/2592 = 270 - 1120/2592 = -850/2592
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -425/1296

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