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Subtract 5/96 from 7/75

7/75 - 5/96 is 33/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/2400 - 125/2400 = 224 - 125/2400 = 99/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/800

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