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Subtract 45/96 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 45/96

42/14 - 45/96 is 81/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   42/14 = 42 × 48/14 × 48 = 2016/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/672 - 315/672 = 2016 - 315/672 = 1701/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/32
6. In mixed form: 217/32

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