Answers

Subtract 7/96 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 7/96

84/8 - 7/96 is 1001/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   84/8 = 84 × 12/8 × 12 = 1008/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/96 - 7/96 = 1008 - 7/96 = 1001/96
5. In mixed form: 1041/96

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