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Subtract 2/96 from 5/84

5/84 - 2/96 is 13/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/672 - 14/672 = 40 - 14/672 = 26/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/336

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