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Subtract 5/96 from 20/18

1^st number: 1 2/18, 2^nd number: 5/96

20/18 - 5/96 is 305/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/288 - 15/288 = 320 - 15/288 = 305/288
5. In mixed form: 117/288

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