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Subtract 10/96 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 10/96

24/12 - 10/96 is 91/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   24/12 = 24 × 8/12 × 8 = 192/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/96 - 10/96 = 192 - 10/96 = 182/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/48
6. In mixed form: 143/48

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