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Subtract 8/27 from 10/96

10/96 - 8/27 is -83/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   10/96 = 10 × 9/96 × 9 = 90/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/864 - 256/864 = 90 - 256/864 = -166/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/432

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