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Subtract 21/96 from 21/35

21/35 - 21/96 is 61/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   21/35 = 21 × 96/35 × 96 = 2016/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/3360 - 735/3360 = 2016 - 735/3360 = 1281/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/160

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