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Subtract 3/16 from 35/96

35/96 - 3/16 is 17/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   3/16 = 3 × 6/16 × 6 = 18/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/96 - 18/96 = 35 - 18/96 = 17/96

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