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Subtract 2/96 from 20/49

20/49 - 2/96 is 911/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
   20/49 = 20 × 96/49 × 96 = 1920/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   2/96 = 2 × 49/96 × 49 = 98/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/4704 - 98/4704 = 1920 - 98/4704 = 1822/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 911/2352

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