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Subtract 2/30 from 2/96

2/96 - 2/30 is -11/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/480 - 32/480 = 10 - 32/480 = -22/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/240

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