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Subtract 5/96 from 32/21

1^st number: 1 11/21, 2^nd number: 5/96

32/21 - 5/96 is 989/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   32/21 = 32 × 32/21 × 32 = 1024/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1024/672 - 35/672 = 1024 - 35/672 = 989/672
5. In mixed form: 1317/672

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