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Subtract 81/72 from 10/96

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

10/96 - 81/72 is -49/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   81/72 = 81 × 4/72 × 4 = 324/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/288 - 324/288 = 30 - 324/288 = -294/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/48

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