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Subtract 1/96 from 2/54

2/54 - 1/96 is 23/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   1/96 = 1 × 9/96 × 9 = 9/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/864 - 9/864 = 32 - 9/864 = 23/864

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