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Subtract 21/96 from 24/30

24/30 - 21/96 is 93/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/480 - 105/480 = 384 - 105/480 = 279/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/160

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