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Subtract 18/96 from 84/10

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 18/96

84/10 - 18/96 is 657/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    84/10 = 84 × 48/10 × 48 = 4032/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4032/480 - 90/480 = 4032 - 90/480 = 3942/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 657/80
  6. In mixed form: 817/80

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