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Subtract 7/36 from 15/96

15/96 - 7/36 is -11/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/288 - 56/288 = 45 - 56/288 = -11/288

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