Answers

Subtract 40/20 from 7/96

1^st number: 7/96, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

7/96 - 40/20 is -185/96.

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,
   7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   40/20 = 40 × 24/20 × 24 = 960/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/480 - 960/480 = 35 - 960/480 = -925/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/96

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