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Subtract 27/96 from 14/2

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 27/96

14/2 - 27/96 is 215/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   14/2 = 14 × 48/2 × 48 = 672/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/96 - 27/96 = 672 - 27/96 = 645/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/32
6. In mixed form: 623/32

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