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Subtract 7/96 from 35/54

35/54 - 7/96 is 497/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   7/96 = 7 × 9/96 × 9 = 63/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/864 - 63/864 = 560 - 63/864 = 497/864

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