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Subtract 2/96 from 3/54

3/54 - 2/96 is 5/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/864 - 18/864 = 48 - 18/864 = 30/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/144

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