Answers

Subtract 35/96 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 35/96

49/30 - 35/96 is 203/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   49/30 = 49 × 16/30 × 16 = 784/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/480 - 175/480 = 784 - 175/480 = 609/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/160
6. In mixed form: 143/160

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