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Subtract 18/16 from 10/96

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

10/96 - 18/16 is -49/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   18/16 = 18 × 6/16 × 6 = 108/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/96 - 108/96 = 10 - 108/96 = -98/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/48

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