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Subtract 14/32 from 7/96

7/96 - 14/32 is -35/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/96 - 42/96 = 7 - 42/96 = -35/96

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