Answers

Subtract 18/96 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 18/96

84/25 - 18/96 is 1269/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   84/25 = 84 × 96/25 × 96 = 8064/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8064/2400 - 450/2400 = 8064 - 450/2400 = 7614/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1269/400
6. In mixed form: 369/400

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