Answers

Subtract 96/36 from 15/20

1^st number: 15/20, 2^nd number: 2 24/36

15/20 - 96/36 is -23/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   96/36 = 96 × 5/36 × 5 = 480/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/180 - 480/180 = 135 - 480/180 = -345/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12

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