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Subtract 3/72 from 35/96

35/96 - 3/72 is 31/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   35/96 = 35 × 3/96 × 3 = 105/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/288 - 12/288 = 105 - 12/288 = 93/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/96

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