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Subtract 2/48 from 90/96

90/96 - 2/48 is 43/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/96 - 4/96 = 90 - 4/96 = 86/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/48

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