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Subtract 14/96 from 90/40

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 14/96

90/40 - 14/96 is 101/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   90/40 = 90 × 12/40 × 12 = 1080/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/480 - 70/480 = 1080 - 70/480 = 1010/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/48
6. In mixed form: 25/48

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