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Subtract 96/18 from 3/72

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

3/72 - 96/18 is -127/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   96/18 = 96 × 4/18 × 4 = 384/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/72 - 384/72 = 3 - 384/72 = -381/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/24

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