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Subtract 2/96 from 4/54

4/54 - 2/96 is 23/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/864 - 18/864 = 64 - 18/864 = 46/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/432

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