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Subtract 5/96 from 4/14

4/14 - 5/96 is 157/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   4/14 = 4 × 48/14 × 48 = 192/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/672 - 35/672 = 192 - 35/672 = 157/672

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