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Subtract 35/96 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 35/96

42/6 - 35/96 is 637/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/96 - 35/96 = 672 - 35/96 = 637/96
5. In mixed form: 661/96

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