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Subtract 24/84 from 96/3

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 24/84

96/3 - 24/84 is 222/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    96/3 = 96 × 28/3 × 28 = 2688/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2688/84 - 24/84 = 2688 - 24/84 = 2664/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/7
  6. In mixed form: 315/7

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