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Subtract 9/96 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 9/96

75/30 - 9/96 is 77/32.

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,
   75/30 = 75 × 16/30 × 16 = 1200/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/480 - 45/480 = 1200 - 45/480 = 1155/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/32
6. In mixed form: 213/32

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