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Subtract 21/10 from 7/96

1^st number: 7/96, 2^nd number: 2 1/10

7/96 - 21/10 is -973/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   21/10 = 21 × 48/10 × 48 = 1008/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/480 - 1008/480 = 35 - 1008/480 = -973/480

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