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Subtract 35/96 from 30/15

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 35/96

30/15 - 35/96 is 157/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/480 - 175/480 = 960 - 175/480 = 785/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/96
6. In mixed form: 161/96

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