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Subtract 42/8 from 1/96

1^st number: 1/96, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

1/96 - 42/8 is -503/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   42/8 = 42 × 12/8 × 12 = 504/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/96 - 504/96 = 1 - 504/96 = -503/96

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