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Subtract 2/7 from 6/96

6/96 - 2/7 is -25/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/672 - 192/672 = 42 - 192/672 = -150/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/112

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