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Subtract 21/56 from 35/96

35/96 - 21/56 is -1/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 56 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 56 × 12 = 672,
   21/56 = 21 × 12/56 × 12 = 252/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/672 - 252/672 = 245 - 252/672 = -7/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/96

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