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Subtract 10/6 from 20/96

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

20/96 - 10/6 is -35/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   10/6 = 10 × 16/6 × 16 = 160/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/96 - 160/96 = 20 - 160/96 = -140/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24

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