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Subtract 2/40 from 5/96

5/96 - 2/40 is 1/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   2/40 = 2 × 12/40 × 12 = 24/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/480 - 24/480 = 25 - 24/480 = 1/480

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