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Subtract 21/8 from 49/96

1^st number: 49/96, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

49/96 - 21/8 is -203/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   21/8 = 21 × 12/8 × 12 = 252/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/96 - 252/96 = 49 - 252/96 = -203/96

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