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Subtract 2/27 from 8/96

8/96 - 2/27 is 1/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   8/96 = 8 × 9/96 × 9 = 72/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/864 - 64/864 = 72 - 64/864 = 8/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/108

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