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Subtract 5/96 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/96

20/4 - 5/96 is 475/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   20/4 = 20 × 24/4 × 24 = 480/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/96 - 5/96 = 480 - 5/96 = 475/96
5. In mixed form: 491/96

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