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Subtract 98/96 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

5/35 - 98/96 is -295/336.

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,
   5/35 = 5 × 96/35 × 96 = 480/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   98/96 = 98 × 35/96 × 35 = 3430/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/3360 - 3430/3360 = 480 - 3430/3360 = -2950/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -295/336

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