Answers

Subtract 96/18 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

45/4 - 96/18 is 71/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   96/18 = 96 × 2/18 × 2 = 192/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/36 - 192/36 = 405 - 192/36 = 213/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/12
6. In mixed form: 511/12

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