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Subtract 21/96 from 35/84

35/84 - 21/96 is 19/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/672 - 147/672 = 280 - 147/672 = 133/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/96

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