Answers

Subtract 60/6 from 15/96

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 10 0/6

15/96 - 60/6 is -315/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   60/6 = 60 × 16/6 × 16 = 960/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/96 - 960/96 = 15 - 960/96 = -945/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -315/32

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