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Subtract 6/56 from 7/96

7/96 - 6/56 is -23/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   6/56 = 6 × 12/56 × 12 = 72/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/672 - 72/672 = 49 - 72/672 = -23/672

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