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Subtract 14/96 from 84/36

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 14/96

84/36 - 14/96 is 35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   84/36 = 84 × 8/36 × 8 = 672/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/288 - 42/288 = 672 - 42/288 = 630/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
6. In mixed form: 23/16

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