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Subtract 1/96 from 2/42

2/42 - 1/96 is 25/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/672 - 7/672 = 32 - 7/672 = 25/672

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