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Subtract 96/42 from 21/32

1^st number: 21/32, 2^nd number: 2 12/42

21/32 - 96/42 is -365/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   96/42 = 96 × 16/42 × 16 = 1536/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/672 - 1536/672 = 441 - 1536/672 = -1095/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -365/224

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