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Subtract 2/36 from 30/96

30/96 - 2/36 is 37/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/288 - 16/288 = 90 - 16/288 = 74/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/144

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