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Subtract 10/96 from 30/84

30/84 - 10/96 is 85/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   30/84 = 30 × 8/84 × 8 = 240/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/672 - 70/672 = 240 - 70/672 = 170/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/336

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