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Subtract 14/96 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 14/96

14/5 - 14/96 is 637/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   14/5 = 14 × 96/5 × 96 = 1344/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/480 - 70/480 = 1344 - 70/480 = 1274/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 637/240
6. In mixed form: 2157/240

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