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Subtract 25/96 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 25/96

8/4 - 25/96 is 167/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   8/4 = 8 × 24/4 × 24 = 192/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/96 - 25/96 = 192 - 25/96 = 167/96
5. In mixed form: 171/96

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