Answers

Subtract 90/24 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

84/5 - 90/24 is 261/20.

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,
   90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/120 - 450/120 = 2016 - 450/120 = 1566/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/20
6. In mixed form: 131/20

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