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Subtract 96/18 from 18/4

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

18/4 - 96/18 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   18/4 = 18 × 9/4 × 9 = 162/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   96/18 = 96 × 2/18 × 2 = 192/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/36 - 192/36 = 162 - 192/36 = -30/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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