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Subtract 25/12 from 10/96

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

10/96 - 25/12 is -95/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
   25/12 = 25 × 8/12 × 8 = 200/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/96 - 200/96 = 10 - 200/96 = -190/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/48

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