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Subtract 18/96 from 35/49

35/49 - 18/96 is 59/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
   35/49 = 35 × 96/49 × 96 = 3360/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   18/96 = 18 × 49/96 × 49 = 882/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/4704 - 882/4704 = 3360 - 882/4704 = 2478/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/112

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