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Subtract 5/96 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 5/96

84/40 - 5/96 is 983/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   84/40 = 84 × 12/40 × 12 = 1008/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/480 - 25/480 = 1008 - 25/480 = 983/480
5. In mixed form: 223/480

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