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Subtract 20/96 from 2/14

2/14 - 20/96 is -11/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   2/14 = 2 × 48/14 × 48 = 96/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/672 - 140/672 = 96 - 140/672 = -44/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/168

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