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Subtract 9/72 from 7/96

7/96 - 9/72 is -5/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   9/72 = 9 × 4/72 × 4 = 36/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/288 - 36/288 = 21 - 36/288 = -15/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/96

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