Answers

Subtract 27/8 from 20/96

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

20/96 - 27/8 is -19/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 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 8 × 12 = 96,
   27/8 = 27 × 12/8 × 12 = 324/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/96 - 324/96 = 20 - 324/96 = -304/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6

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