Answers

Subtract 96/12 from 6/14

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 8 0/12

6/14 - 96/12 is -53/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   6/14 = 6 × 6/14 × 6 = 36/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   96/12 = 96 × 7/12 × 7 = 672/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/84 - 672/84 = 36 - 672/84 = -636/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/7

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