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Subtract 25/96 from 3/35

3/35 - 25/96 is -587/3360.

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,
   3/35 = 3 × 96/35 × 96 = 288/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   25/96 = 25 × 35/96 × 35 = 875/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/3360 - 875/3360 = 288 - 875/3360 = -587/3360

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