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Subtract 27/36 from 2/96

2/96 - 27/36 is -35/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   27/36 = 27 × 8/36 × 8 = 216/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/288 - 216/288 = 6 - 216/288 = -210/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48

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