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Subtract 1/96 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 1/96

42/5 - 1/96 is 4027/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   42/5 = 42 × 96/5 × 96 = 4032/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/480 - 5/480 = 4032 - 5/480 = 4027/480
5. In mixed form: 8187/480

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