Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 30/96

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

30/96 - 60/56 is -85/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   60/56 = 60 × 12/56 × 12 = 720/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/672 - 720/672 = 210 - 720/672 = -510/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/112

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