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Subtract 49/96 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 49/96

35/9 - 49/96 is 973/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/288 - 147/288 = 1120 - 147/288 = 973/288
5. In mixed form: 3109/288

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