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Subtract 56/96 from 2/4

2/4 - 56/96 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   2/4 = 2 × 24/4 × 24 = 48/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/96 - 56/96 = 48 - 56/96 = -8/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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