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Subtract 45/8 from 20/96

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

20/96 - 45/8 is -65/12.

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,
   45/8 = 45 × 12/8 × 12 = 540/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/96 - 540/96 = 20 - 540/96 = -520/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/12

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