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Subtract 1/96 from 8/45

8/45 - 1/96 is 241/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   8/45 = 8 × 32/45 × 32 = 256/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/1440 - 15/1440 = 256 - 15/1440 = 241/1440

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