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Subtract 96/7 from 18/3

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 13 5/7

18/3 - 96/7 is -54/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   18/3 = 18 × 7/3 × 7 = 126/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   96/7 = 96 × 3/7 × 3 = 288/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/21 - 288/21 = 126 - 288/21 = -162/21
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -54/7

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