Answers

Subtract 96/6 from 3/42

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 16 0/6

3/42 - 96/6 is -223/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   3/42 = 3 × 1/42 × 1 = 3/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   96/6 = 96 × 7/6 × 7 = 672/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/42 - 672/42 = 3 - 672/42 = -669/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/14

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