Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 14/96

1^st number: 14/96, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

14/96 - 84/20 is -973/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   84/20 = 84 × 24/20 × 24 = 2016/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/480 - 2016/480 = 70 - 2016/480 = -1946/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -973/240

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