Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 20/96

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

20/96 - 35/18 is -125/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   35/18 = 35 × 16/18 × 16 = 560/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/288 - 560/288 = 60 - 560/288 = -500/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/72

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