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Subtract 40/49 from 35/96

35/96 - 40/49 is -2125/4704.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   35/96 = 35 × 49/96 × 49 = 1715/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
   40/49 = 40 × 96/49 × 96 = 3840/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/4704 - 3840/4704 = 1715 - 3840/4704 = -2125/4704

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