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Subtract 35/70 from 6/96

6/96 - 35/70 is -7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   35/70 = 35 × 48/70 × 48 = 1680/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/3360 - 1680/3360 = 210 - 1680/3360 = -1470/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16

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