Answers

Subtract 96/54 from 3/6

1^st number: 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 42/54

3/6 - 96/54 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   96/54 = 96 × 1/54 × 1 = 96/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/54 - 96/54 = 27 - 96/54 = -69/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18

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