Answers

Subtract 42/20 from 4/96

1^st number: 4/96, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

4/96 - 42/20 is -247/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   42/20 = 42 × 24/20 × 24 = 1008/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/480 - 1008/480 = 20 - 1008/480 = -988/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/120

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