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Subtract 56/96 from 40/2

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 56/96

40/2 - 56/96 is 233/12.

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,
   40/2 = 40 × 48/2 × 48 = 1920/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/96 - 56/96 = 1920 - 56/96 = 1864/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/12
6. In mixed form: 195/12

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