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Subtract 9/96 from 84/45

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 9/96

84/45 - 9/96 is 851/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   9/96 = 9 × 15/96 × 15 = 135/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/1440 - 135/1440 = 2688 - 135/1440 = 2553/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/480
6. In mixed form: 1371/480

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