Answers

Subtract 96/84 from 3/6

1^st number: 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/84

3/6 - 96/84 is -9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   96/84 = 96 × 1/84 × 1 = 96/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/84 - 96/84 = 42 - 96/84 = -54/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14

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