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Subtract 10/96 from 30/48

30/48 - 10/96 is 25/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/96 - 10/96 = 60 - 10/96 = 50/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/48

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