Answers

Subtract 30/96 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 30/96

49/8 - 30/96 is 93/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   49/8 = 49 × 12/8 × 12 = 588/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/96 - 30/96 = 588 - 30/96 = 558/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/16
6. In mixed form: 513/16

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