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Subtract 35/96 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 35/96

56/30 - 35/96 is 721/480.

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,
   56/30 = 56 × 16/30 × 16 = 896/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/480 - 175/480 = 896 - 175/480 = 721/480
5. In mixed form: 1241/480

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