Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 45/96

1^st number: 45/96, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

45/96 - 60/28 is -375/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   60/28 = 60 × 24/28 × 24 = 1440/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/672 - 1440/672 = 315 - 1440/672 = -1125/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -375/224

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