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Subtract 5/96 from 4/54

4/54 - 5/96 is 19/864.

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,
   4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/864 - 45/864 = 64 - 45/864 = 19/864

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