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Subtract 9/96 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 9/96

84/20 - 9/96 is 657/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   84/20 = 84 × 24/20 × 24 = 2016/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/480 - 45/480 = 2016 - 45/480 = 1971/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 657/160
6. In mixed form: 417/160

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