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Subtract 49/96 from 35/45

35/45 - 49/96 is 77/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   35/45 = 35 × 32/45 × 32 = 1120/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   49/96 = 49 × 15/96 × 15 = 735/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/1440 - 735/1440 = 1120 - 735/1440 = 385/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/288

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