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Subtract 49/96 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 49/96

35/15 - 49/96 is 175/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   35/15 = 35 × 32/15 × 32 = 1120/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/480 - 245/480 = 1120 - 245/480 = 875/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/96
6. In mixed form: 179/96

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