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Subtract 5/12 from 20/96

20/96 - 5/12 is -5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
   5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/96 - 40/96 = 20 - 40/96 = -20/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24

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