Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 20/96

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

20/96 - 35/7 is -115/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   35/7 = 35 × 96/7 × 96 = 3360/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/672 - 3360/672 = 140 - 3360/672 = -3220/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/24

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