Answers

Subtract 96/42 from 3/12

1^st number: 3/12, 2^nd number: 2 12/42

3/12 - 96/42 is -57/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   96/42 = 96 × 2/42 × 2 = 192/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/84 - 192/84 = 21 - 192/84 = -171/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/28

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