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Subtract 6/12 from 30/96

30/96 - 6/12 is -3/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
   6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/96 - 48/96 = 30 - 48/96 = -18/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16

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