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Subtract 9/24 from 84/5

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 9/24

84/5 - 9/24 is 657/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    84/5 = 84 × 24/5 × 24 = 2016/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/120 - 45/120 = 2016 - 45/120 = 1971/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 657/40
  6. In mixed form: 1617/40

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