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Subtract 45/96 from 25/30

25/30 - 45/96 is 35/96.

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,
   25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/480 - 225/480 = 400 - 225/480 = 175/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/96

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