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Subtract 18/42 from 54/96

54/96 - 18/42 is 15/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   18/42 = 18 × 16/42 × 16 = 288/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/672 - 288/672 = 378 - 288/672 = 90/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/112

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