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Subtract 8/10 from 7/96

7/96 - 8/10 is -349/480.

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,
   8/10 = 8 × 48/10 × 48 = 384/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/480 - 384/480 = 35 - 384/480 = -349/480

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