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Subtract 84/4 from 1/96

1^st number: 1/96, 2^nd number: 21 0/4

1/96 - 84/4 is -2015/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 4 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   84/4 = 84 × 24/4 × 24 = 2016/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/96 - 2016/96 = 1 - 2016/96 = -2015/96

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