Answers

Subtract 96/54 from 15/25

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 1 42/54

15/25 - 96/54 is -53/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   15/25 = 15 × 54/25 × 54 = 810/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   96/54 = 96 × 25/54 × 25 = 2400/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/1350 - 2400/1350 = 810 - 2400/1350 = -1590/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45

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