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Subtract 25/96 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/96

4/2 - 25/96 is 167/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   4/2 = 4 × 48/2 × 48 = 192/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/96 - 25/96 = 192 - 25/96 = 167/96
5. In mixed form: 171/96

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