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Subtract 2/96 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 2/96

60/35 - 2/96 is 569/336.

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,
   60/35 = 60 × 96/35 × 96 = 5760/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5760/3360 - 70/3360 = 5760 - 70/3360 = 5690/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 569/336
6. In mixed form: 1233/336

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