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Subtract 2/96 from 90/48

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 2/96

90/48 - 2/96 is 89/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   90/48 = 90 × 2/48 × 2 = 180/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/96 - 2/96 = 180 - 2/96 = 178/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/48
6. In mixed form: 141/48

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