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Subtract 49/20 from 6/96

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

6/96 - 49/20 is -191/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   49/20 = 49 × 24/20 × 24 = 1176/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/480 - 1176/480 = 30 - 1176/480 = -1146/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/80

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