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Subtract 1/96 from 2/25

2/25 - 1/96 is 167/2400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   2/25 = 2 × 96/25 × 96 = 192/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   1/96 = 1 × 25/96 × 25 = 25/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/2400 - 25/2400 = 192 - 25/2400 = 167/2400

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