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Subtract 3/24 from 21/96

21/96 - 3/24 is 3/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   3/24 = 3 × 4/24 × 4 = 12/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/96 - 12/96 = 21 - 12/96 = 9/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/32

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