Answers

Subtract 60/14 from 15/96

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

15/96 - 60/14 is -925/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   60/14 = 60 × 48/14 × 48 = 2880/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/672 - 2880/672 = 105 - 2880/672 = -2775/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -925/224

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