Answers

Subtract 96/6 from 3/36

1^st number: 3/36, 2^nd number: 16 0/6

3/36 - 96/6 is -191/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   96/6 = 96 × 6/6 × 6 = 576/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/36 - 576/36 = 3 - 576/36 = -573/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/12

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