Answers

Subtract 96/12 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 8 0/12

15/6 - 96/12 is -11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   15/6 = 15 × 2/6 × 2 = 30/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   96/12 = 96 × 1/12 × 1 = 96/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/12 - 96/12 = 30 - 96/12 = -66/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2

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