Answers

Subtract 35/96 from 84/54

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 35/96

84/54 - 35/96 is 343/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   84/54 = 84 × 16/54 × 16 = 1344/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   35/96 = 35 × 9/96 × 9 = 315/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/864 - 315/864 = 1344 - 315/864 = 1029/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/288
6. In mixed form: 155/288

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