Answers

Subtract 9/6 from 45/96

1^st number: 45/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

45/96 - 9/6 is -33/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/96 - 144/96 = 45 - 144/96 = -99/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/32

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