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Subtract 18/96 from 84/5

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 18/96

84/5 - 18/96 is 1329/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    84/5 = 84 × 96/5 × 96 = 8064/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8064/480 - 90/480 = 8064 - 90/480 = 7974/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1329/80
  6. In mixed form: 1649/80

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