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Subtract 45/24 from 96/10

1^st number: 9 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

96/10 - 45/24 is 309/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   96/10 = 96 × 12/10 × 12 = 1152/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/120 - 225/120 = 1152 - 225/120 = 927/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 309/40
6. In mixed form: 729/40

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