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Subtract 14/96 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 14/96

15/5 - 14/96 is 137/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/480 - 70/480 = 1440 - 70/480 = 1370/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/48
6. In mixed form: 241/48

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