Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 96/6

1^st number: 16 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

96/6 - 84/80 is 299/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   96/6 = 96 × 40/6 × 40 = 3840/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3840/240 - 252/240 = 3840 - 252/240 = 3588/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/20
6. In mixed form: 1419/20

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