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Subtract 35/96 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 35/96

40/14 - 35/96 is 1675/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   40/14 = 40 × 48/14 × 48 = 1920/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/672 - 245/672 = 1920 - 245/672 = 1675/672
5. In mixed form: 2331/672

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