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Subtract 20/8 from 40/96

1^st number: 40/96, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

40/96 - 20/8 is -25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   20/8 = 20 × 12/8 × 12 = 240/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/96 - 240/96 = 40 - 240/96 = -200/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12

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