Answers

Subtract 9/96 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 9/96

84/50 - 9/96 is 1269/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   84/50 = 84 × 48/50 × 48 = 4032/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/2400 - 225/2400 = 4032 - 225/2400 = 3807/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1269/800
6. In mixed form: 1469/800

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