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Subtract 7/96 from 35/60

35/60 - 7/96 is 49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   35/60 = 35 × 8/60 × 8 = 280/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/480 - 35/480 = 280 - 35/480 = 245/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/96

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