Answers

Subtract 6/72 from 96/21

1^st number: 4 12/21, 2^nd number: 6/72

96/21 - 6/72 is 377/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   96/21 = 96 × 24/21 × 24 = 2304/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2304/504 - 42/504 = 2304 - 42/504 = 2262/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/84
6. In mixed form: 441/84

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