Answers

Subtract 3/8 from 98/96

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 3/8

98/96 - 3/8 is 31/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   3/8 = 3 × 12/8 × 12 = 36/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/96 - 36/96 = 98 - 36/96 = 62/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/48

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