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Subtract 49/96 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 49/96

35/30 - 49/96 is 21/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/480 - 245/480 = 560 - 245/480 = 315/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32

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