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Subtract 7/18 from 25/96

25/96 - 7/18 is -37/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   7/18 = 7 × 16/18 × 16 = 112/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/288 - 112/288 = 75 - 112/288 = -37/288

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