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Subtract 4/96 from 3/42

3/42 - 4/96 is 5/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   3/42 = 3 × 16/42 × 16 = 48/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/672 - 28/672 = 48 - 28/672 = 20/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/168

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