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Subtract 7/96 from 35/42

35/42 - 7/96 is 73/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   35/42 = 35 × 16/42 × 16 = 560/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/672 - 49/672 = 560 - 49/672 = 511/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/96

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