Answers

Subtract 90/60 from 56/96

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

56/96 - 90/60 is -11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   90/60 = 90 × 8/60 × 8 = 720/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/480 - 720/480 = 280 - 720/480 = -440/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12

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