Answers

Subtract 96/6 from 27/4

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 16 0/6

27/4 - 96/6 is -37/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   96/6 = 96 × 2/6 × 2 = 192/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/12 - 192/12 = 81 - 192/12 = -111/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/4

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