Answers

Subtract 36/96 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 36/96

84/5 - 36/96 is 657/40.

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,
   36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8064/480 - 180/480 = 8064 - 180/480 = 7884/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 657/40
6. In mixed form: 1617/40

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