Answers

Subtract 90/14 from 54/96

1^st number: 54/96, 2^nd number: 6 6/14

54/96 - 90/14 is -657/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   90/14 = 90 × 48/14 × 48 = 4320/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/672 - 4320/672 = 378 - 4320/672 = -3942/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -657/112

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