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Subtract 1/96 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 1/96

35/18 - 1/96 is 557/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   35/18 = 35 × 16/18 × 16 = 560/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/288 - 3/288 = 560 - 3/288 = 557/288
5. In mixed form: 1269/288

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