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Subtract 20/7 from 5/96

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

5/96 - 20/7 is -1885/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   20/7 = 20 × 96/7 × 96 = 1920/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/672 - 1920/672 = 35 - 1920/672 = -1885/672

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