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Subtract 40/70 from 35/96

35/96 - 40/70 is -139/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/3360 - 1920/3360 = 1225 - 1920/3360 = -695/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/672

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