Answers

Subtract 96/84 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 1 12/84

1/54 - 96/84 is -425/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   96/84 = 96 × 9/84 × 9 = 864/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/756 - 864/756 = 14 - 864/756 = -850/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -425/378

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