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Subtract 5/30 from 96/75

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 5/30

96/75 - 5/30 is 167/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   96/75 = 96 × 2/75 × 2 = 192/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/150 - 25/150 = 192 - 25/150 = 167/150
5. In mixed form: 117/150

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