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Subtract 42/96 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/96

90/2 - 42/96 is 713/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   90/2 = 90 × 48/2 × 48 = 4320/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4320/96 - 42/96 = 4320 - 42/96 = 4278/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 713/16
6. In mixed form: 449/16

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