Answers

Subtract 42/80 from 98/96

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 42/80

98/96 - 42/80 is 119/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   42/80 = 42 × 6/80 × 6 = 252/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/480 - 252/480 = 490 - 252/480 = 238/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/240

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