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Subtract 49/96 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 49/96

30/6 - 49/96 is 431/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/96 - 49/96 = 480 - 49/96 = 431/96
5. In mixed form: 447/96

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