Answers

Subtract 96/84 from 54/75

1^st number: 54/75, 2^nd number: 1 12/84

54/75 - 96/84 is -74/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   54/75 = 54 × 28/75 × 28 = 1512/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   96/84 = 96 × 25/84 × 25 = 2400/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/2100 - 2400/2100 = 1512 - 2400/2100 = -888/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/175

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