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Subtract 7/96 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 7/96

84/30 - 7/96 is 1309/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   84/30 = 84 × 16/30 × 16 = 1344/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/480 - 35/480 = 1344 - 35/480 = 1309/480
5. In mixed form: 2349/480

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