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Subtract 40/42 from 35/96

35/96 - 40/42 is -395/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
   40/42 = 40 × 16/42 × 16 = 640/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/672 - 640/672 = 245 - 640/672 = -395/672

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