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Subtract 1/96 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 1/96

56/20 - 1/96 is 1339/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   56/20 = 56 × 24/20 × 24 = 1344/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/480 - 5/480 = 1344 - 5/480 = 1339/480
5. In mixed form: 2379/480

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