Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 96/36

1^st number: 2 24/36, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

96/36 - 84/80 is 97/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   96/36 = 96 × 20/36 × 20 = 1920/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   84/80 = 84 × 9/80 × 9 = 756/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/720 - 756/720 = 1920 - 756/720 = 1164/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/60
6. In mixed form: 137/60

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