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Subtract 20/50 from 10/96

10/96 - 20/50 is -71/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   20/50 = 20 × 48/50 × 48 = 960/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/2400 - 960/2400 = 250 - 960/2400 = -710/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/240

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