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Subtract 7/96 from 35/36

35/36 - 7/96 is 259/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/288 - 21/288 = 280 - 21/288 = 259/288

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