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Subtract 7/30 from 42/96

42/96 - 7/30 is 49/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/480 - 112/480 = 210 - 112/480 = 98/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/240

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