Answers

Subtract 60/49 from 15/96

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

15/96 - 60/49 is -1675/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   15/96 = 15 × 49/96 × 49 = 735/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
   60/49 = 60 × 96/49 × 96 = 5760/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/4704 - 5760/4704 = 735 - 5760/4704 = -5025/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1675/1568

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