Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 6/96

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

6/96 - 42/30 is -107/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/480 - 672/480 = 30 - 672/480 = -642/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/80

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