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Subtract 4/72 from 90/96

90/96 - 4/72 is 127/144.

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,
   90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   4/72 = 4 × 4/72 × 4 = 16/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/288 - 16/288 = 270 - 16/288 = 254/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/144

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