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Subtract 1/96 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 1/96

84/24 - 1/96 is 335/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   84/24 = 84 × 4/24 × 4 = 336/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/96 - 1/96 = 336 - 1/96 = 335/96
5. In mixed form: 347/96

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