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Subtract 8/96 from 2/42

2/42 - 8/96 is -1/28.

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,
   8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/672 - 56/672 = 32 - 56/672 = -24/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28

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