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Subtract 1/96 from 49/3

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 1/96

49/3 - 1/96 is 1567/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   49/3 = 49 × 32/3 × 32 = 1568/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/96 - 1/96 = 1568 - 1/96 = 1567/96
5. In mixed form: 1631/96

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