Answers

Subtract 42/96 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 42/96

30/18 - 42/96 is 59/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/288 - 126/288 = 480 - 126/288 = 354/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
6. In mixed form: 111/48

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