Answers

Subtract 54/96 from 3/2

1^st number: 1 1/2, 2^nd number: 54/96

3/2 - 54/96 is 15/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   3/2 = 3 × 48/2 × 48 = 144/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/96 - 54/96 = 144 - 54/96 = 90/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16

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