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Subtract 96/8 from 15/6

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

15/6 - 96/8 is -19/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   15/6 = 15 × 4/6 × 4 = 60/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   96/8 = 96 × 3/8 × 3 = 288/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/24 - 288/24 = 60 - 288/24 = -228/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/2

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