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Subtract 5/20 from 96/35

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 5/20

96/35 - 5/20 is 349/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   96/35 = 96 × 4/35 × 4 = 384/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/140 - 35/140 = 384 - 35/140 = 349/140
5. In mixed form: 269/140

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