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Subtract 20/28 from 35/96

35/96 - 20/28 is -235/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   20/28 = 20 × 24/28 × 24 = 480/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/672 - 480/672 = 245 - 480/672 = -235/672

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