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Subtract 49/10 from 6/96

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

6/96 - 49/10 is -387/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 10 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 10 × 48 = 480,
   49/10 = 49 × 48/10 × 48 = 2352/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/480 - 2352/480 = 30 - 2352/480 = -2322/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -387/80

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