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Subtract 4/48 from 30/96

30/96 - 4/48 is 11/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   4/48 = 4 × 2/48 × 2 = 8/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/96 - 8/96 = 30 - 8/96 = 22/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/48

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