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Subtract 5/96 from 4/35

4/35 - 5/96 is 209/3360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   4/35 = 4 × 96/35 × 96 = 384/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/3360 - 175/3360 = 384 - 175/3360 = 209/3360

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