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Subtract 7/96 from 42/48

42/48 - 7/96 is 77/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   42/48 = 42 × 2/48 × 2 = 84/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/96 - 7/96 = 84 - 7/96 = 77/96

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