Answers

Subtract 80/10 from 42/96

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 8 0/10

42/96 - 80/10 is -121/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 10 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 10 × 48 = 480,
   80/10 = 80 × 48/10 × 48 = 3840/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/480 - 3840/480 = 210 - 3840/480 = -3630/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/16

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